INDIAN AND PIONEER HISTORY 

OF THE 

SAGINAW VALLEY, 



■WITH HISTORIES OF 



[ASTSllGm,SAGINllWCIT!AIOBilK|n, 

ritOM TIUOIR KAV.LIESr SET'JI.EM ENTS. 
ALSO 

PIONEER DIRECTOllY 

— AND 

BUSINESS ADVERTISER, 
FOE 1866 AND 1867. 



COMPIEEP AND PUBLISHED BY 



K. H. (iAHTIAN. 



EAST SAUIXAW, MICH: 
T.EWlS A: I. VOX, BOOK AXT) JOB PKINTEUS. 






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We present this our first publication of a Directory of the 
beautiful Cities of East Saginaw, .Saginaw City and Bay City, 
and of adjoining villages in the Saginaw Valley, trusting that 
its merits will be sufficient to give it a cordial reception by the 
people. Our ainx has been to make a perfect and reliable work, 
and in striving to do this we have spared neither labor nor ex- 
pense. If we have succeeded, well; if not, we have failed after 
earnest effort. The difficulty of procuring accurate information 
on all the subjects presented in this work, has been great; and 
while there are possibly, some errors, we are yet able to say, 
that this Directory is as uearh' accurate as any work of the kind 
ever published. 

We found the flourisliing towns in the Saginaw Valley new, 
comparatively; the pi'oject of forming a combined directory of 
them was new; and the labor and care attending the compilation 
of such a work for the first time in any locality, is not easily 
understood by those who have had no experience in the matter. 
We say this, that the effort may not be viewed too critically. — 
The great amount of labor necessarily laid out in procuring the 
historical portion of this work has delayed its publication several 
weeks beyond the time originally designated. For this delay 
-we ask the indulgence of our patrons. 

To Hon. C. P. Avery, of Flint, we are under great obligations 
for the services rendered in fxirnisliing the Early Indian and 
Pioneer History of the Saginaw Valley— a history that cannot 
fail to be read with deep interest. To the Rev. J. A. Wight, 



T. W. Watkins and William McCormick, of Bay City; William 
H. Sweet, Esq., aud Lester Cross, Esq., of Saginaw City; we are 
indebted for aid extended in procuring the local history of their 
respective places of residence; and to ^^'illianl L. Webber, Enq., 
for reliable Salt statistics. We are also under obligations to Mr. 
L. E. Elliott, for assistance in compiling the history of East 
Saginaw, to J. S. Estabrook, Esq., for statistics ot Lumbei', 
Shingles, &c., and to others who have I'endered us aid and in- 
formation. We return our cordial thanks to the business men 
of the Valley, who have extended to us a liberal pati'onage. 

For the superior typography of the work we are indebted to 
Messrs. Lewis & Lyon, of the Courier Office. 

The binding is the work of Mr. Albert H. Frey, and well 
attests his superior mechanical skill. The Publisheks. 



IISrJDEX 



FOLLOWTNG INDIAX AND PIONEKR HXSTOUT. 

Aikiu & StinsoH, . 67 

Browne Will, Insurance, . 71 

Casey F G, Restaurant, — 68 

Detroit & Mihvaukie E E., 62 

Enterprise Company, 66 

ErieEE., 64 

F & P MEE., 60 

F & P M E E., Land Notice, 61 

Great Western EE., 68 

G W E E Ticket Agency, 65 

Lewis G F, Stationery, 69 

Lyon E W & Co., Job Printing, 72 

Scheurmann Charles, Dry Goods & Groceries, 70 

Steamers Star and Mason, 58 

Steamer Sky Lark, 59 

Straw Charles, Grocer, 71 

Tarsney, Eieh & Co., 6S 

Whipple P, Dentist, 71 

K.VST SAGINAW. 

Allardt M H, Tobacconist and Insurance Agent, 55 

Baker James J, Carriage Maker, 90 

Barie William, Dry Goods, 88 

Barnum & White, Grocers, 106 

Birdsall Albert, Blacksmith, 90 

Bliss C D & Co, Auctioneers, 124 

Botsford P V M, Lawyer, Salina, 152 

Boyd & Booth, Grocers, 76 

Brown, Hall & James, Lawyers and Insurance, bottom each page. 

Buckhout B B, Hardware, 51 

Burt & Brother, Lumber Dealers, 130 

Burtt & Loomis, Painters, _- 96 

Cameron Gordon J, Carriage Maker, - . 152 

Carlisle F W& Co, Tanners 102 

Catlin & Sanborn, Lumber Dealers, 78 

Clark & Loveland, Lawyers, 68 

Clay & Lester, Barbers, _ 134 

Davison I, Wood Turning, 114 

De Land James S. Grocer, ~ 53 

Doty HN, Grocer, 98 

Driggs & Johnson, Patent Salt Works, 66 

Dunk A A, Druggist, 64 

Elliott & Harrison, Crockery,. 59 



Frey Albert H, Bookbinder, _. 13-1 

Frey J F & Co., Books & Stationer}', - 49 

Gage & Lewis, Lawyers, G8 

(jallaher M H, Insurance Agent, 136 

(xates A W & ()o., Livery, 130 

(jorniain Thomas I), Builder, 130 

(jillett & Gamble, 3 jaw vers, .. 82 

Goodell A E & Co., Bakery, _ 116 

(loodridge Brothers, Fhntographers, 135 

Gray W N, Merchant Tailor, -U 

Herb F Jos., Jeweler, 49 

Hill J H, Pteal Estate, 110 

Hill & Morris, Pioneer Iron Works, ... 110 

Hough E A, (jrocer, .. . 68 

Howard W I & ]?ro., Grocers, 55 

Johnson Frank, Grocer, 72 

Koch M, Clothing, 118 

Ivoehler Fred A, J')laeksmith, H^ 

Leggett S T, Jewelry, . - 114 

l.enheini »!c Iddings, Boots & Shoes, 72 and 112 

Livingston J 11 & ( .'o., Lry (ioods, . 74 

Luster Rit-hard, (xrocer, 116 

Mautner 8 & A, Clntliiiig, _ .. 112 

]\Iarks Henry, Clothing.. .. 92 

McKay John, " aloon, ..-. 86 

Merrill George W, Iron Works, .. 70 

Morley Brothers, Hardwai'e, 82 

Neiderstadt E, Boots & Shoes, 118 

Noel B, Sign Fainter, 152 

O'Brien John, Gi-ocer, 96 

Olds William, Soap and Candle Manuf., 120 

Fendergast John A, Painter, 120 

Pen held E P & H L, Dry Goods, 70 

Perkins L) W, Lawyer, . _. 84 

Perkins & Fox, Insurance Agents, 84 

Pettibone D A, Surveyor, Bridgeport Center, . 120 

Plessner Henry, Mt. Hope Nurseries, ... 124 

Proctor H E, Jewelry, 100 

Eeeve I) B & Co., News Room, 102 

Roderick James, Bowling Saloon, — 122 

Root & Midler, Wines and Liquors, 108 

Rose D Forsyth, Lumber Dealer, — 78 

Schupp A, Grocer, - 9(> 

Shaw, Bullard & Co., Grocers, 70 

Shaw, ] {eynolds & Co., Hardware, 104 

Saiith ( 'harles H & Co., Boots & Shoes, 61 

Smith H A, D.'ntist, 82 



Spinney A B, Physician, IH) 

Steele Thomas, Boiler Works, 8(1 

Stevens J S, City Mills, -. - 74 

Taylor J E & Co , Eeal Estate, lO'J 

Thompson & Flanders, Lawyers, . 00 

Van Dusen A, Physician, 134 

Wadsworth & Co., I)rnp:gists, lOG 

Wallace Hugh, Harness Manvif., OS 

Weaver & Wilkin, Boots & Shoes, . . 4G 

Webher & Smith, Lawyers, . 82 

Weidemann Eobert H, Lumber Dealer, 78 

Whalen & Son, Grocers, 8G 

Whiting L G, Dentist, ILS 

Wickes Brothers, Iron Works, 45 

Wiggins & Clark, Merchant Tailors, 114 

Wiggins E W, Real Estate, - - . 124 

W ilkin Frank Gr, Merchant Tailor, 4(j 

Wilkin & Mack, Hats & Caps 46 

Yawkey W C, & Co, Lumber Dealers, - 78 

Zimmermann Wm & Co., Wines & Liquors, 94 

SAGINAW CITY. 

Armstrong \Y A, Photographer, 62 

Bennett D M, Physician, .- 60 

Bartram & Gardiner, Herald, 46 

Brousseau Julius, Lawyer, 60 

Burrows George L, Banker, 42 

Carpenter William A, Merchant Tailor, 44 

Clark James W, Lawyer, . 36 

Cross Lester, Lawyer, 42 

Dibble John B, Architect, 52 

Dunbar Hotel, 54 

Eaton F L, Lawyer and Justice of the Peace, 42 

Elliott & Harrison, Crockery, 54 

Frost N M, Tobacconist, 44 

Gaylord & Hanchett, Lawyers, 36 

Geer Benjamin, Dry Goods & Groceries, 32 

Gillett & Co., Forwarding & Commission, CarroUton, 70 

Hawkins J S, Furniture Manuf., 44 

Hildreth & Kinsey, Saginaw Iron Works, 28 

Jerome D H & Co., Hai-dware, 58 

Lawrence Miss E L & Co, Millinery & Dress Making, 60 

McKinnon John, Livery, 54 

McEath William, Boots & Shoes, 48 

Miles, Smith & Co., Crockery, 32 

Miller, Braley & Co., Bankers, 40 

Moores Otto H G, Grocer, _ 40 



IffDEX. 

Newell & St. Jolm, Books & Stationery, 54 

Opfergelt & \Va<i;eiier, Harness, 24 

liichardson J W, Hai'iiess, ._ _ 3(> 

Hmitli & Moll, Drufi^s tJc Medicines, 48 

Smyth William E, Jewelry, 60 

(Sweet Wm H, Lawyer, 42 

Taylor House, . 52 

Whitman Geoi'ge B, Lumber Dealer, .. 36 

i:av city. 

Barse & Morris, H ardwaro, 82 

Braddock II A & Co., Portsmouth, TjUmber Manuf., . . 94 

(Campbell George, .\ rchitect, 82 

Cathcart & Co., Boots &Shoes, 52 

Cross Thomas & Son, Druggists, 54 

Culbert John, Journal, 68 

Davidson & White, Boiler Works, .. . 76 

Delzell & Denison, Grocers and Ship Chandlers, 46 

Denisou Charles H, Lawyer, .. 56 

Downs W 11, Boots & Shoes 44 

Drake John, Insurance Agent, 46 

Dunham & Johnson, Dry Goods »S: Groceries, 94 

Elliott & Harrison, Crockery, 48 

First National Bank, 44 

Frank Ernst, Tobacconist, 64 

Grier «& INIcDonell, Law^'ers, 56 

Hart & Monroe, Grocers, 52 

Huggins Andrew, Surveyoi', 56 

John.son O, Boiler Works, 72 

Judson, Johnson & (Hirrey, Insurance, 76 

Kennedy W T, Jr., Signal, 50 

Lewis & Perkins, Grocers, 78 

Lowenstein H, Clothing, - 74 

TiUxton Thomas, Harness, 60 

Marston & Hatch, Lawyers, 56 

McDowell John, Iron Works, 48 

McDowell &■ Park, Liquors & Provisions, . 64 

McEwen & Fraser, Lumber Manuf., . .- 82 

Parker & Loose, Eurniture, 64 

Phillips & Stevens, 60 

Rivett & Brother, Blacksmiths, 64 

Rosa Thomas, Brewery, . 74 

Rouech M A, Globe Hotel, 42 

Stevens A & Co., Portsmouth, 94 

h?ullivan & Little, Grocers, — - 76 

Watkins & Carney, Lumber & Shingles, 78 

Williams D R, Painter, 54 

[For Advt'ttisfnii'nts rmt indexed, si;c- Hy-loiivcs and (uitsitlo eovi-r.] 



THE TREATY OF SAQINAW OF 1819. 

Indian and Pioneer Incidents of the Saginaw Valley. 



BY CHAKI.ES P. AVERY. 



The various Indiau nations within the United States having 
been always treated as independent powers, although living 
within our borders, and after the Revolutionary War, as well as 
after the War of 1812, as helpless, and their tenure as frail as 
tenants at sutferance, no negotiation or agreement with them, as 
nations, would have been deemed valid unless entered into by 
the President and approved by the Senate of the United States — 
the treaty-making and the treaty-ratifying powers. 

The action of the President and Senate was an indispensable 
pre-requisite to any valid disposition of their possessory rights, 
and as a power delegated by the States, under the national Con- 
stitution, it took precedence of all action on their part. 

Although living within our borders, and ansu'erable to our 
criminal law for all violations of the peace and for crimes, we 
have always granted them the right of internal or domestic pol- 
ity, and at no time when the}' have lived in bands, according to 
the custom of their fathers, have we sought to throw over them 
our civil code. Where individuals of those races have separated 
themselves from their tribal associations and have lived isolated, 
they have been generally treated as citizens and made amenable 
to our civil code regulating the rights of property, real and per- 
sonal, its descent and distribution. 



- f.VDf.VX AND PIOXKKR ffrsfORV, 

As a fact in the history of nations, it is certainly anomalous 
and singular that there should have heen and now are distinct 
and independent governments within the limits of our national 
sovereignty — instances of an Imjii-rium in imperio. 

But such has been at all times the fact from the early history 
of the Eepuhlic d(jwn to the present time ; a course of action 
and a treatment of that unfortunate and now fast disappearing 
race of people, inaugurated and insisted upon by the great and 
good "Wasliington witJi his rotineil and high sense of national 
equity. 

P)y this view which he and successive administrators of our 
national affairs took of their condition, we recognized the posses- 
sory rights of the Indians. They were substantial rights which 
coiild only be parted with at treaties fairly made, at public and 
open councils of the natives, where the General Government 
should be represented by its agent, and everything done fairly, 
freely and without the least taint of authority or duress. 

This was the theory of those councils, and the wise and 
humane intention of Washington and of the Government. If 
violated in any instance to the injury of the weaker party, and 
there were doubtless exceptional instances of such violation, it 
should be attributed to corrupt individual action and not to the 
expressed and well known instructions of the proper department 
of our Government. 

The first treaty of importance which was made for the ex- 
tinguishment of the Indian title to the soil of what now compri- 
ses the State of Michigan, was the one entered into by William 
Hull, then Governor of Michigan, as a territory, and ex-ojficio 
Superintendent of Indian Affairs, with the natives at Detroit, in 
1807, when a tract of land in the south-eastern part of the State 
was ceded by them to our Government. 

Detroit and a belt of land adjacent to it, lying along the river 
and lake, six miles in width, were not affected by this grant, we 
having before that succeeded to the possessory rights of Great 
Britian to the District of Detroit, so called, -which she had held 
for a series of years, co-extensive with the claims of her prede- 



IXDIAN A^"l) PIOXF.Ell HISTOKY. d 

f-essor, France ; and which by the Treaty of Greenville, made by 
General Wayne, on behalf of our Government, in 179->, had 
\)een re-assured to and made perfect in us. 

With that exception, tlie title to the south-easterly part of our 
8tate \vas obtained from the natives by the treaty of 1807. 

The northerly line of this grant included only small portions 
of what are now the counties of Lapeer and Genesee, and was 
a little north uf their southern boundaries, thus leaving the Sagi- 
naw Eiver and its principal affluents, the Flint, the Cass, &c., 
entirely unaffected by the provisions of that treaty. 

This portion of the State renxained in Indian possession, Avith 
the rights of the natives intact and unaffected, until the Treaty 
of Saginaw of 1819. 

In that treaty we are particularly interested, for the cession of 
hinds then made by the natives, with the reservations therein 
provided for, include the rich and ffourishing valleys of the Sag- 
inaw and its tributaries. 

General Cass was commissioned to act as the agent of the 
General Government in securing to it this important addition to 
our territory. 

He was then in the vigor of his manhood, with a laudable 
ambition to achieve a national reputation and to identify himself 
by his exertions with the acquisition of such a valuable body of 
land, and feeling that the influx of immigration, then beginning 
to be felt at Detroit and its vicinity, required a wider domain for 
it to spread over, and with the greater security it would give to 
life and property of settlers upon the domain which had been 
acquired by the previous treaty, lie felt the importance of the 
enterprise into which he was about to embark, and that if suc- 
cessful it would be an achievement upon which any statesman 
might well ground a claim for the gratitude of those then living 
at and near Detroit, and might be excused if he looked to such 
achievement as the ground-work of future national honors. 

He appeared upon the Saginaw, upon the site of what is now 
Saginaw City, on the 10th of September, A. D. IS 19. with his 
staff of interpreters and assistants. 



INDIAN AND nONEICK flISTOKV. 



They male the journey, the whole distance upon horseback, 
from Detroit by way of Flint, and thence down the river by the 
way of what was until lately the Indian Reservation of Pe-won- 
ny-go-wingh, which was at that time the tribal home of the Chief 
Ne-ome and his successor in the Chieftanship, Tone-dok-a-ne. 

Before starting from Detroit the General had directed Mr. 
Louis Campau, who had been since 181G an established Indian 
Trader at that point upon the Saginaw, to build the Council 
House and make the necessary arrangements for the reception of 
the Commissioner and his company. No other man could have 
been so appropriately selected to meet the Commissioner's expec- 
tations and aid him in the details of the enterprise. 

Mr. Campau yet survives, an aged gentleman but w^th an 
accurate memory, a fine representative of the better class of 
early French pioneers, a liberal, public spirited and worthy 
citizen. 

Two government vessels, laden with stores for the subsistence 
of those upon the treaty ground, were sent around by lakes 
St. Clair and Huron. On one of these was a company of United 
States soldiers, commanded by Captain Cass, a brother of the 
General, who had been ordered to the treaty ground for the 
protection of those in attendance. 

By the time the Commissioner, with his staff of interpreters, 
secretaries and assistants had arrived, Mr. Campau and his 
employees had constructed the Council House. It was spacious 
and commodious, extending several hundred feet along the bank 
of the river, a few rods back from the shore, and of the requisite 
width to accommodate the large number of natives who were 
expected to be present. Situated nearly between the pres- 
ent site of the Webster House and the river, but severel rods 
farther down on the slight ridge or second rise from the shore, 
its position was commanding and pleasant. 

Trees conveniently situated, furnished the columns of the 
Council Hall, and boughs interlaced above made the roof The 
sides and ends were open. It was of an order of architecture 
not recognized by Ruskin, Downing, Upjohn or aay professional 



INDIAN AND riONEKK HISTOKY. 



writer upon that branch of science. It was doubtless more nearly 
assimilated to that Temple described by the Great Poet of na- 
ture, Bryant, in the opening of his Forest Hymn, one of the 
finest of all his fine poems: 

"The Groves were God's first temples; ere man learned 

To hew the shiift and lay the architrave 

And spread the roof abovo them, ere he framed 

The lofty vault to gather and roll back 

The sound of anthems." 

A platform made of 'ogs, faced or evened by the axe, elevated 
about a foot above the ground, and broad enough to accommo- 
date upon rustic benches, Commissioner Cass and the other 
ofiicials, occupied the central portion of the Council Eoom. 

Huge logs in their native roughness had been rolled in upon 
the other space to be used as seats by the native lords of the soil 
when in solemn council. The bordering woods were dotted with 
temporary wigwams, hastily and rudely constructed by the 
natives for the accommodation of themselves and families during 
the pendency of the negotiation. 

Among other preparations, temporary but convenient additions 
to his trading house had been made by Mr. Campau, sufficiently 
spacious to make a good sized dining room for the large number 
of officials present, and comfortable quarters for the Commissioner. 
The number of Indians present at the time of his arrival was 
not as large as was expected. Messengers or runners had been 
sent among the different bands, some living quite remote from 
the place of holding the Council, to notify them of the proposed 
treaty, and others were sent out for like purpose after the fact 
became apparent that some localities were not properly repre- 
sented. 

The number present upon the treaty ground on the day when 
the third, which was the fullest Council that was held, has been 
variously estimated from one thousand five hundred to four thou- 
sand. They were mainly Chippewas, but not all. There were 
present some Ottawas of pure and mixed blood, and although 
in our State papers the parties to the treaty are spoken of as the 
United States on the one side and the Chippewa nation on the 



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other, there are the names of Chiefs and head-men afHxed to the 
treaty who were of ( )tta\va descent. 

There were but three regular Councils or audiences held dui'ing 
the ten or twelve days that the negi^tiations were pending. At 
such formal Councils the chiefs, warriors, head-men and braves, 
only were called and admitted into the Council Hall, although 
the sides being open and the opportunity for hearing and seeing 
unimpeded, the ludian women and their children gathered in 
timid groups close by. They were silent but by no means dis- 
interested spectators of the solemn negotiations proceeding \\ ithin, 
which involved no less than a full and final surrender of the 
burial places of their fathers, the ancient hunting grounds of 
their people, the fair and beautiful heritage of forest and corn 
ground, lake and river. 

At the first Council General Cass made known to the natives 
through Henry Conner and Whitmore Knaggs, expei-ienced and 
highly respected Indian Traders, and as interpreters most com- 
petent, the object of his journey from Detroit and the general 
purposes of our Government. He endeavored to impress upon 
them the paternal regard which their Great Father at Washing- 
ton had for their welfare, and the liope that the peaceful relations 
Avhich had existed between them since the close of the war should 
be rendered perpetual. He reminded them of their condition as 
a people, the swelling t)f the wave of civilization toward their 
hunting grounds, the growing scarcity of game, the importance 
and necessity of turning their attention more to agriculture, and 
relinquishing the more uncertain mode of living by the chase, 
and the better condition they would ultimately be in by confining 
themselves to reservations ample for the [)urposes of agriculture, 
to be provided for them by the pi-oposed treaty, and the cession 
of the residue of the territority then occupied b} those who were 
there represented, upon such terms and guarantees as their con- 
dition required, including thei'ein stipulated annuities. 

He was answered by their chief speakers with a gravity and 
eloquence peculiar to Indian Councils. 



rXDIAX AND T'lOXEKU HISTORY. / 

Three Chiefs of higli repute acted as speakers for the Indians, 
who survived for some years after the treaty, and were known to 
some of the earlier settlers in the valley. Their names were 
oftentimes pronounced by our early traders and pioneers differ- 
ently, and are found in documents with different orthography, 
but as they appear at the foot of the treaty they are Mish-e-ne- 
na-non-e-c[uet, 0-ge-maw-ke-ke-to, and also at the first Council 
Kish-kaw-ko. 

At the subsequent Councils the latter was not present, except 
at the last, and tlien merely to affix his totem to the treaty after 
it had been engrossed for execution. He had put himself out of 
condition at the close of the first day by drinking, and remained 
in a state quite unpresentable as a speaker for the residue of the 
time. 

He was an Indian of violent temper, and in the excitement of 
liquor was reckless in the commission of outrage. Subsequent 
to the treaty, after many acts of violence, he was arrested and 
died in prison at Detroit. 

He was less dangerous in his wigwam quietly drunk than in 
the Council Room tolerably sober. 

The chief speaker, (])-ge-niaw-ke-ke-to, opposed the proposition 
made by Commissioner Cass with indignation. His speech as 
remembered by persons still surviving, who were interested 
listeners, was a model of Indian eloquence. He Avas then C[uite 
young, not over twenty-five years of age, above the average 
height, and in his bearing, gracefuhand handsome ; although in 
the later years of his life he was often seen intoxicated, he never 
fully lost a look of conscious dignity which belonged to his nature 
as one of the original lords of the soil. 

In true eloquence he was probably hardly surpassed by the 
Seneca Chief, Sa-go-ye-wat-ha (Eed Jacket). His band lived at 
the Forks of the Tittabawassee, and like the famous Seneca Chief 
he wore upon his breast a superb Government medal. 

He addressed the Commmissioner : "You do not know our 
wishes. Our people wonder what has brought you so far from 
your homes." 



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" Your young men have invited us to come and light the 
Council fire. We are here to smoke the pipe of peace, but not 
to sell our lands. Our American Father wants them. Our 
English Father treats us better. He has never asked for them. 
Your people trespass upon our hunting grounds. You flock to 
our shores. Our waters grow warm. Our land melts like a 
cake of ice. Our possessions grow smaller and smaller. The 
warui wave of the white man rolls in upon us and melts us away. 
Our women I'eproach us. Our children want homes. Shall we 
sell from under them the spot where they spread their blankets? 
We have not called you here. We smoke with you the pipe of 
peace." 

To this the Commissioner replied with earnestness, reproving 
the speaker for arrogant assumption; that their Great Father at 
Washington had just closed a war in which he had whipped their 
Father, the English King and the Indians too ; that their lands 
were forfeited in fact by the rules of war, but that he did not 
propose to take them without rendering back an equivalent, not- 
withstanding their late acts of hostility ; that their women and 
children should have secured to them ample tribal reserves on 
which they could live, unmolested by their white neighbors, 
where they could spread their blankets and be aided and in- 
structed in agriculture. 

The Council for the day closed. The Commissioner with his 
staff of earnest and devoted assistants, composed of gentlemen 
distinguished at Indian Councils, Whitmore Knaggs, known to 
the natives as 0-ke-day-ben-don, and beloved by them ; Henry 
Conner, known to thom as Wah-be-sken-dip, meaning literally 
white-head, significant of the color of his hair ; Col. Beaufait, 
Gr. Godfroy, sub agent, John Harson and other gentlemen of 
deserved influence with the Chippewas, all retired to their lodg- 
ings disappointed and anxious, while the Chiefs and head-men 
of the natives retired to their wigwams in sullen dignity, unap- 
proachable and unappeased. Certainly a very unpropitious 
opening of the great and important undertaking and trust which 
General Cass had in hand. 



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Tlie juncture was a critical one, and for a full appreciation of 
it a brief allusion to the relative status of the two who were 
about to become contracting parties to the ti'eaty, but whose 
minds had not yet met, beccmes pardonable if not necessary. 

The proposition for a cession of the Indian title cauie front us 
not them. Their possessory control by our uniform recognition 
and action was as yet perfect. For any lawless or vindictive act 
upon the treaty ground there would have been immunity- from 
immediate punishment, and probably ultimate escape. The 
whites, comparatively, were few in number. The military com- 
pany on board of the schooner, anchored in the stream, was quite 
inadequate to successful resistance against an organized and 
general outbreak. 

Sufficient time had not elapsed to wash out the bitter memories 
of border feuds, of fancied or real wrong. Foot-prints were yet 
fresh upon the war-path. Indeed only the fifth summer had 
passed since that war had closed, which had laid low many 
Chippewa warriors. Our Commissioner and his staff of assistants 
had placed themselves voluntarily within their strong hold upon 
the (Saginaw, to which no pale face had penetrated throughout 
that formidable struggle, unless as pinioned and care-depressed 
captives, with the exception of the single memorable instance of 
the daring trader, Smith, to rescue from captivity the children of 
the Boyer family, who had been taken captives with their father 
from their homes upon Clinton river, near Mount Clemens. 

Here, within a half dozen summers previous, they had di'illed 
in martial exercise, trained themselves to warlike feats, and pre- 
pared for those deadly incursions into our frontier settlements, 
and for those more formidable engagements where disciplined 
valor was called upon to breast their wild charge. After the 
bloody raid, to this valley they looked as to a fastness, and to it 
returned -flith their captives and streaming trophies. 

And here too had been for generations their simple altar in 
the unpruned forests, their festivals, called by us without refer- 
ence to their true significance their dances, when thanks went 
up to the Great Spirit for the yearly return of the successive 



10 /.VDIAjr AXD PTON'KICrC FTIsTOKV, 

blessing^s of a fruitful season, following to its source, with direct 
purpose and thankful hearts, the warm ray Avhioh gave to them 
the trickling- sap, which reddened the berry, which embrowned 
the tassel of the corn and perfected their slender harvest. 

Ne-ome, the chief of one of the largest bands of the ChippewaSy 
occupied and assumed to control the most southerly portion of 
their then national domain. 

The Flint inver, with its northerly atfiuents was by the line of 
the treaty of 1807, left a little north of the border in full Indian 
possession. It was called b}' the natives Pe-won-nuk-eningy 
meaning literally the river of the Flint, and by the early French 
traders, La Pierre, as was the principal fording or crossing place 
f)f that river, called by them Grand Traveree, a few rods below 
the Flint City bridge. By the Chippewas the site of that city 
was called Mus-cu-ta-wa-ingh, meaning the open plain burnt 
t)ver. 

That river, after leaving the northerly part of Lapeer County, 
bears southerly to the Grand Traverse (City of Flint), and then 
(uirvos northerly to meet the Saginaw; the crescent, which it thus 
describes, lying upon the southern border or nearly so, of what 
were the home possessions, intact and unaffected by previous 
ti'eaties, of those bands of Chippewas whose chiefs and head-men 
met General Cass in Council at Saginaw. 

Well beaten trails iipon the Flint and its tributaries, reaching 
to their head waters and upon all the affluents of the Saginaw, 
all converging to the main river as the centre, forming a net- 
work of communication which might not inaptly be compared to 
an open fan, with the handle resting upon the treaty ground, 
gave the Chippewas, upon the banks of those streams, unob- 
structed access by land, as well as by canoes upon the rivei-s, to 
the Commissioner in Council. The advancing wave of white set- 
tlements had ah'eady approached and in some instances had without 
authority, encroached upon the southerly border of their network 
of trails upon the Flint. 



ISDI.VN AND PIONEEK HISTORY. 11 



In point of location, geoffraphically, Ne-ome and his powerful 
band stood at the door, the very threshold of the lai'ge body of 
land which our Grovernment, through its faithful and earnest 
•Commissioner, wanted. To any one standing at Detroit and 
looking northerly to the beautiful belt of land lying westerly of 
the river St. C'lair and Lak-e Huron, it was plain that the old 
Chief, Ne-ome, stood, unless well disposed toward the treaty, 
indeed a lion in the path. 

Ne-ome was honest and simple-minded, evincing but little of 
the craft and cunning of his race, sincere in his nature, by no 
means astute, firm in his friendships, easy to be persuaded by 
any benefactor who should appeal to his Indian sense of grati- 
tude ; harmless and kind. 

In stature he was short and heavily moulded. With his owu 
people hie was a chief of partriarchal goodness, and his name is 
never mentioned by any of the members of his band, even at 
this remote day, except with a certain traditionary sorrow, more 
impressive, in its mournful simplicity, than a labored epitaph. 

After Greueral Cass had made known the purpose of the Gov- 
ernment in calling the Council, he found the Chippewas as before 
detailed, with minds by no means disposed to treat or cede. 

There was a power behind the throne greater than the throne 
itself. That power rested in the hands of an Iiidian trader who 
was known to the Chippewas as Wah-be-sins, (the young swan), 
and to the border settlers as Jacob Smith. He had been for a 
long time a trader among the Indians at different points on the 
Flint and Saginaw, both before and after the war of 1812. His 
principal trading post which he made his permanent one, the 
same year of the treaty, was at the Grand Traverse of the Flint, 
in the First Ward of that City, near where the Baptist Church 
now stands. 

By long residence among them he had assimilated his habits 
and ways of living to those of the natives, even to the adoption 
of their mode of dress, and spoke their language fluently and 
correctly. He was generous to them, warm-hearted and intrepid. 
Though small in stature and light in weight, he was powerful as 



12 (NDIAX AXD I'lOXEF.U HISTOKV. 



well as ag'ile. Like most men living upon our Indian frontier, 
he had become the father of a half-breed famih', one of whom, 
a daughter, by the name of Mo-kiteh-e-no-qua, was then living. 

Skilled in woodcraft, sagacious and adroit, he may be said to 
have equalled, if not excelled, the natives in many of those quali- 
ties which, as forest heroes, they most admire. 

Brought into almost daily intercourse with the large band of 
Chippewas upon tlie Sag-inaw and its tributaries, the opportunity 
was at hand of ingratiating himself into the confidence of the 
chief and head men of that intluential branch of the natives 
known as Ne-ome's band, and it is safe to say, tliat of the one 
hundred and fourteen chiefs and head men of the Chippewa na- 
tion, wliose totems were affi.xed to the treaty, there was not one 
with whom he had not dealt and to whom he had not extended 
some act of friendship ; either in dispensing the rites of hospi- 
tality at his trading post, or in substantial advances to them of 
bread or of blankets, as their necessities may have i-equired. 

He had entrenched himself in their friendship, and, at the 
time of the treaty, so nearly had he identified himself with the 
good old chief, Ne-onie, that each ever hailed the other as 
brother. Even to this day, Sa-gos-e-wa-qua, a daughter of Ne- 
ome, and others of his descendants now living, when speaking of 
Smith and the old chief, invariably bring their hands together, 
pressing the two index fingers closely to each other, as the Indi- 
an's symbol of brotherhood and warm attachment. 

Upon the treaty ground the two friends acted unitedly and in 
perfect unison. 

Smith had no position at the treaty, either as interpreter for 
or agent of Gen. Cass. He was personally known to the Gen- 
eral, for when not at his trading post he was at Detroit, where 
he had a white family, but it is evident that he was looked upon 
with some distrust by the Commissioner. 

For days the most active efforts of the authorized interpreters 
and agents of the government were ineffectual in conciliating 
Ne-ome, 0-ge-maw-ke-ke-to and the other chiefs. Not a step of 
progress was made until Mr. Knaggs and other agents, who as- 



INDIAN AND PIONEEK HISTORY. 13 



Slimed, but with what authority is somewhat doubtful, to speak 
for the government outside of the council room, had promised 
the faithful Ne-ome that in addition to various and ample reser- 
vations for the different bands, of several thousand acres each, 
there should be reserved as requested by Wah-be-sius, (Smith,) 
eleven sections of land of six hundred and forty acres each, to 
be located at or near the Grand Traverse of the Flint. Eleven 
names as such reservees, all Indian names, were passed over to 
Mr. Knaggs on a slip of paper in his tent. 

A council was again called several days after the first one and 
fully attended b}' all the chiefs and warriors. This with some 
other points of difficulty had become quieted. The storm which 
at first threatened to overwhelm the best efibrts of the Commis- 
sioner and the active agents had passed over, and in its place a 
calm and open discussion ensued of the terms and basis upon 
which a just and honorable treaty should be, and at length was 
concluded. There was but one more general council held, which 
was mainly formal, for the purpose of having affi.xed to the en- 
grossed copy of the treaty, the signatures of General Cass and 
the witnesses, and the totems of the chiefs and head men of the 
Chippewas and Ottawas. 

A removal of the Chippewas west of the Mississippi, at least 
west of l^ake Michigan, was one of the purposes sought to be 
gained by our Government at the treaty, in addition to the ces- 
sion of the valuable body of land lying upon the Saginaw and 
its affluents. In the instructions from the War Department to 
the Commissioner, this purpose is set out among others ; but it 
was discovered by the General, soon after his arrival at the 
council, that it was impossible to carry out that part of his 
instructions which related to the removal of the Indians, wdth- 
out hazarding the consumnjatiou of a treaty upon any terms. 

This country had been so long occupied by their people, and 
was so well adapted to their hunter state, in the remarkable 
abundance of fish in its rivers, lakes and bays, and in the game 
yet left to them and not very materially diminished in the forest, 



14 INDIAN AND PIONKKK HISTOKY. 

that they were not inclined to listen to any proposition of 

removal. 

The exterior lines of the territory ceded at this treaty, were as 
follows : " Beginning at a point on the present Indian boundary 
line which runs due north from the mouth of the Great An 
Cxlaize, six miles south of the place where the Base Line, (so 
called,) intersects the same," (in the north-easterly part of what 
is now Jackson County ;) " thence west sixty miles," (to a point in 
Kalamazoo County ;) " thence in a direct line to the head of 
Thunder Bay River ; thence down the same, following the course 
thereof, to the mouth; thence north-east to the boundary line be- 
tween the United States and the British Province of Upper Can- 
ada ; thence with the same to the line established by the Treaty 
of Detroit, of 1807 ; thence with the said line to the place of 
beginning." 

An amusing incident occurred at the close of the treaty. Al- 
though hardly rising to the dignity of history, it is so illustra- 
tive of the state of things upon ^the treaty ground, that it may 
be worth preservation even if a little below the gravity of his- 
torical record. 

The execution of the treaty was consummated about the mid- 
dle of the afternoon of the last day. The silver, which was to 
be paid to the Indians upon its completion, was counted out 
upon thetable in front of the Commissioner, for distribution. — 
The Saginaw chiefs and head men being largely indebted to Mr. 
Louis Campau, for goods before furnished, had put themselves 
under a promise to him that he should receive at least fifteen 
hundred dollars of the amount, in satisfaction of his just claims. 

The Commissioner informed the Indians that all of the money 
was theirs, and if it was their will that Mr. Campau's debt 
should be first paid to him, to so signify and it should be done. 
Three other traders were present with goods for sale, and were 
by no means pleased to see so large a proportion of the money 
thus appropriated. Smith was one of the three traders. He 
urffed the turbulent and besotted Kish-kaw-ko and his brother to 



INDIAN AND riONEEE HISTORY. 15 



ul)ject. They addressed the romniissioiier : " We are your chil- 
dreia ; we want our money in our hands." 

In accordance with this wish, the Commissioner directed the 
money to be paid to them, and Mr. Campau received none of 
his pay from that fund To use Mr. Oanipau's language : •" I 
jumped from the platform and struck Smith two heavy blows in 
the face ; he was smart as steel, and I was not slow; but Louis 
Beaufait, (^onner, and Barney Campau got between U'* and 
stopped the fight. So I lost my money and they cheated me out 
of a good fight besides." " But," continued Mr. Campau, " I 
liad my satisfaction that night. Five barrels of whiskey were 
opened by the United States Quarter Master for the Indians. — 
I ordered ten of mine to be opened, and two men to stand with 
dippers at the opened barrels. The Indians drank to fearful ex- 
cess. At ten o'clock the General sent Kobert Forsyth to me, to 
say : " The Indians are getting dangerous ; General Cass says, 
stop the liquor." I sent word back to him, " General, you com- 
menced it." 

'' A guard was detailed to surround my door. • Soon after 
some Indians from the Bay were coming to my store, and the 
guard tried to keep them out with the bayouet. In the scuffle, 
one of the Indians was stabbed in the thigh. The war-whoop 
was given, and in fifteen minutes t'le building containing my 
stoi-e and the General's headquarters, were surrounded by excit- 
ed Indians with tomahawks in their hands. They came from 
all points, (^ass came to the door of his lodgings, looking very 
grotesque, with a red bandanna handkerchief tied about his 
head, exclaiming •' Touis ! Louis! stop the liquor; we shall all 
be killed. I say stop the liquor, Louis." I said to him, " Gen- 
eral, you commenced it ; you let Smith plunder me and rob me, 
but I will stand between you and all harm." 

He called out to me again, " Louis ! Louis ! send those Indi- 
ans to their wigwams." I said, " Yes, General, but yon com- 
menced it." 

Mr. Campau said in closing, " I lost my money , I lost my 
fight ; I lost my liquor ; but I got good satisfaction." 



IG IN'DIAX AN'D rio>'i:H;K UrSTUUY. 



Mr. Campau left liis tradhig post at Saginaw Citj', for a per- 
luanent removal, in June, l.'^-ll ; his bi-other, Autoiue, succeed- 
ing him. The building has but recently been removed and will 
be readily called to mind, u[)on the west side of Water street 
opposite Wright & Co's Mill, as the residence until within a few 
years, of that genial old Frenchman, J. Baptiste Desnoyers, who 
made the dilapidated tenement, with its rickety stall's and loose 
flooring, seem cheerful with his cordial welcome. 

It may be mentioned here that fcr one year, (181!),) Mr. Cam- 
pau also occupied a trading post on the site of what is now East 
Saginaw, near where the Methodist ]\Iission House was after- 
werdii erected ; but tin ding, the Indians discontented, he soon 
abandoned it. Their announcement of dissatisfaction was sud- 
den and unmistakably pointed : " We gave you the other side 
for trading ; go there." 

In the fall of 182G, he became the proprietor of two frac- 
tional quarters, by gove rnmeut entry, covering what is now a 
large part of the site of the flourishing city of Grand Eapids. 

He has been emphatically the father of that flourishing inland 
town. Selling his fine landed estate with the greatest liberality ; 
endorsing freely for enterprising new-comers to that place ; asso- 
ciating himself with every worthy enterprise — the sequence we 
readily anticipate — embarassment and straitened means ; the 
classical but very inconvenient res angustae at home ; an humble 
but cheerful cottage, with a limited garden-plat, upon the se- 
cluded outskirts of his once lordly possessions. In connection 
with these facts how pleasant to read a paragraph, which ap- 
peared recently in the Detroit Free Press. 

" A Nice Thing Nt'celi/ Done. — Under this head a Grand Eapids 
paper gives an account of a Christmas present to Louis Campau, 
Esq. The presentation was made by a number of leading citi- 
zens, and consisted of a purse containing |il,040." 

The same autumn of the treaty, (1819,) Smith, whose influ- 
ence with the Indians was so marked on that occasion, built a 
trading-house, rough and of limited dimensions, near where the 
Baptist Church now stands, in the city of Flint. He lived there 



INDIAN' AND PIONKKR HISTORY. 17 



during the trading season, making occasional visits to his family 
in Detroit. In 18"25, he died, from neglect as much as from dis- 
ease, at kis trading post, after a lingering and pitiable sickness. 
A good hearted Frenchman, by the name of Baptiste Cochios, 
who was with him upon the treaty ground in 1819, and himself 
an Indian trader, having his posts upon the Plint and on the 
Saginaw, j>erforiRed for the brave but unfortunate man the last 
sad rites of humanity. An Indian lad, who had lived with Mr. 
Smith for several years and attended him in his sickness, was 
the only household mourner. 

He was the same Indian whose name was associated in later 
years as co-plaintiff with tho Messrs. Dewey, of Flint, in several 
actions of ejectment brought to recover from the occupants Sec- 
tion Two, on which the First Ward of that city is situated* 
The proof however showed that his real name was xln-ne-me- 
kins, and that he was not the genuine Me-ta-wa-ne-ne, for whom 
a section of land was intended and reserved iu article third of 
the treaty. 

A few Indians gathered in mournful groups about the grave, 
as the remains of the unfortunate mau were committed to the 
earth. Ne-ome was there, his trusty and reliable friend, mute 
with grief. 

With that feeling of gratitude which belongs to the Indiaa 
character, and which takes rank as a cardinal virtue in their un- 
tutored minds, the Indians proved true and faithful throughout 
his sickness to the last. 

The brave, warm-hearted, generous Indian trader, Jacob 
Smith, the earliest white pioneer upon the Saginaw and the 
Flint, lingered and died in sad condition, and but for the good 
Cochios and his Indian assistants, would have gone to his grave 
uncoffined. 

Within a few daj's after his decease, his son-in-law, C. S. 
Payne, came out from Detroit, to the trading-house which had so 
recently been the scene of such long and unrelieved suffering, 
and gathered up most carefully and carried away the few poor 



18 ' IXDIAX A^I) r'IOXEEB^ IlISTOKr. 



remnants of the earthly stores left bj' the noble-hearted Indian 
trader. 

Sa-gos-e-\va-qua, the daiighter of Ne-orae, in recounting this 
liistory, expressed herself with a sententious brevity j^eculiar to 
the Indian and worth recording. " It points a moral," if it 
does not " adorn a tale." " When Wah-be-sins (Smith) sick 
nobody come. Him sicker and sicker ; nobody come. Wah-be- 
sins die, little tinker come and take all him blankets, all him 
cattle, all him things." 

Ne-ome soon followed his friend Wah-be-sins to the Spirit 
Land. He died in 1827, at his tribal home, a few miles above 
Saginaw City, enthroned, in patriarchal simplicity, in the hearts 
of his people, beloved, mourned and faithfully attended, through 
a long and severe sickness, by his children and relatives. 

Judge Gardiner I). Williams became an Indian trader at Sag- 
inaw City, in the spring of 1828. His brother, Ephi-aim S. 
Williams, joined him in the autumn of that year. They occu- 
pied the little red building at the foot of Mai'kinaw Street as 
their store, where they continued to trade until ISIO. 

They were the sons of Oliver Williams, who emigrated from 
Old Concord, .Middlesex County, Massachusetts, before the War 
of 1812. He became a merchant at Detroit, and at the opening 
of hostilities was engaged in the commerce of the lakes. His 
vessel was captured at Mackinaw and himself taken prisoner. — 
His vessel was in the enemy's fleet at the memorable battle of 
Lake Erie, which has immortalized the name of Perry, her 
name having been changed by them from the "Friend's Good 
Will," to the "Little Belt." 

In March, 1819, he established himself, with his family, on 
what was afterwards known as the " old homestead," near Sil- 
ver Lake, three miles north of Poutiac, where the two sons 
remained until their removal to Saginaw City, in 1828. 

Eeaume, a Frenchman and an old Indian trader, was at that 
time and at that point, the agent of the American Fur Company. 
He and the Messrs. Campau had had personal difficulties of long 



INDIAN AND nONEEK HISTOllY. 19 



standing, which had become an inveterate feud, creating un- 
profitable divisions with the Indians, amounting with them to 
fierce partizan hatred. The current was turned against Eeaume, 
and his personal safety becoming endangered, his store was kept 
closed too much of the time for him to continue a profitable agent 
for the company at that post. Judge Abbott, the Company's 
Superintendent at Detroit, selected the Messrs. Williams as the 
successors of Eeaume, who came on as before detailed, and be- 
came the owners of his interests at Saginaw City, and also at 
the Little Fork of the Tittabawassee, (Midland City,) where he 
had another post. Dequindre, an active young Frenchman, had 
been his local sub- agent, until a vicious Indian by the name of 
Wah-be-man-ito or White Devil, forcibly took possession of the 
post, driving out the sub-agent, who fled for his life, for several 
days roaming about, lost in the woods, and ultimately coming 
into Saginaw City with his feet frozen. The Campaus had a 
rival post at the same place, and by the abandonment of the 
other, the valuable trade of the Tittabawassee was left wholly in 
their hands. 

The winter after Mr. E. S. Williams had establisned himself 
at Saginaw City, he was deputed to take stores to that point and 
re-open the trading-house. He chose for his asistants, Jacob 
Graveradt, and the two younger Eoys. Prudent friends endeav- 
ored to persuade him not to embark in an enterprise so evidently 
fraught with danger,but the Company's interests required the 
venture, and he soon with his assistants presented himself at the 
post. A short time only elapsed before Wah-be-man-ito re- 
sumed his attitude of hostility. He was on his way with his 
outfit to the trapping ground, somewhat in liquor. 

He stopped at the door of the trading post, and with an infeo- 
ent and defiant bearing, which a half-drunken Indian only can 
assume, demanded liquor. " Mish-sha-way," (Mr. Williams 
name, meaning Big Elk,) " give me whiskey." It was refused. 
He placed his hand upon the handle of his tomahawk, and re- 
peated the demand more fiercely than at first, and was met by 
another refusal as defiant as his last demand. 



-0 (SMAS A5l'» flOSEEU niSTOKT. 

He spran;^: for Mr. Williams v^ith his tomahawk upraised, 
and aimed a blow at liiiu which, if it had not been dextev-- 
lously avoided, would doubtless hare proved fatal. With a weli 
seasoned hickoiy club Mr. Williams defended himself, knocking 
his assailant down and bein<^ abont to repeat the blow the dis- 
coinfitted hero beg-j^^ed for mercy. 

After g-etting upon his feet and recovering from the stunning- 
effects of the blow he walked out of the trading house and sate 
down in front of it in apparently deep thoug-ht. He f-xKm after 
called to Mr. Williams and expressed gi'eat mortification at the 
outrage he had attempted; and to confirni his sincerity promised 
that his nest furs he would bring to his new friend Williams. — 
He kept his promise faithfully and became the fast friend of the 
man at wlionj, within an hour previous, he had aimed a deadly 
blow. 

The Messrs. Williams sooon after bought out the trading post 
of Antoine Campau who had, as before stated, succeeded to hiss 
brother Louis, which quieted the dangerous spirit of rivalry that 
had already culminated in some serious affrays between the In- 
dians and others who had become parties to the feud. Among- 
other agents who had residences, at different times, at Saginaw, 
were Sherman Stevens, the father of the distinguished actress 
Miss Sara Stevens, who has achieved in the drama no ordinary 
position. To considerable solid acquirement he united a vein of 
romance and sentiment which made him at that time a genial 
companion and a rare social acquisition to the limited society of 
Saginaw. He was master of the Chippewa dialect and spoke 
the language fluently and well. 

Archie Lyons was another trustworthy ag-ent of the Messrs. Wil- 
liams, whose history is identified with the Saginaw Valley prior 
to the Treaty. He was a fine penman well educated and a mu- 
sician of no little skill. He was located at the little Forks of the 
Tittabawassee (Midland City) and in coming down from that 
point, on the ice, upon skates, for the purpose of playing the vio- 
lin for a dancing party at Saginaw City he was drowned. 



rtJDIAX AND rrOXEER HISTORY. 21 



His track was found upon the ice the next day, to the edge of 
the hole into which he had skated, leaving no doubt as to his 
fate. 

His, widow, a bright and agreeable woman, of French and 
Indian extraction, who i-ejoiced in the almost unpronouncable 
name of Ka-ze-zhe-ah-be-no-qua, became afterwards the wife 
of Antoine Peltier of Pine-ne-con-ning; a second marriage that 
was undoubtedly justifiable if her object was to free herself from 
her most remarkable Indian name. 

The Messrs. Williams had another agent, Mejeau, an Indian 
of quarter blood; an accurate clerk although he could neither 
read nor write. Thousands of dollars passed through his hands 
yearly. His mode of keeping accounts was the same as that 
usually adopted among the agents. A straight mark symbolized 
one dollar. One a muskrat or a quarter of a dollar. Two O's 
a half dollar. Instead of the name of the Indian his totem was 
drawn upon the book and prefixed to his accounts. 0-ge-mau- 
ke-ke-to's totem was a long fish, a spotted pickerel, which he 
made with some skill, another's was a beaver, another's a bear &c. 

Judge G. D. Williams, died at his homestead at Saginaw City 
on the 11th day of Dec. A. D. 1858, beloved and mourned. — 
His brother, Mr. E. S. W^dliams, is still living at Windsor, oppo- 
site-Detroit, with his constitution unimpaired by his early border 
life, and a strength of muscle still intact, that would make any 
modern Wah-be-man-ito tremble in an encounter. 

.Tohn or Jack Smythe liad a trading house, from lS30to 183-, 
at Saginaw City a little below the Campau trading house. It 
stood there until within a few years and will be remembered as 
a buildmg with a thatched roof. He was a trader of but little 
pi'ominence. 

The writer of this article is indebted to Mr. E. S. Williams for 
the facts of the following incident, which occurred while Mi-. 
Williams was a resident of Saginaw City and of which he was 
personally cognizant, one of the most romantic and remarkable 
affairs to be found in our border annals. 



22 IXDIAN AND PIOXF.KK HISTOKV. 

Some few years after the treaty and soon after Judge Jewitt, 
Col. Stannard, and the Messrs. Williams became residents of 
Saginaw City this incident occurred, strongly illustrative of fron- 
tier life and of Indian cliaracter. 

Nah-way-go was a young Saginaw Brave, living in his earlier 
life at Green Point and his later years vipon the Lake Shore. — 
He is described as a model of native strengtii and grace. 

While living at the former place he killed a son of lied Bird 
who lived on the Tittabawassee Reservation. The relatives de- 
manded satisfaction and by Indian law his life was the forfeit. 
He presented himself at the chief mourner's wigwam where the 
warriors of the family of the deceased had assembled and informed 
them that he had come for them to strike at his heart. He bared 
his bosom and took his position for the selected number to pass by 
him and inflict the knife wound. They passed and inflicted, as 
they hoped, the mortal thrusts. That done and Indian usage 
being satisfied he was making the best speed he could, with his 
streaming wounds, to his own wigwam when he was struck in 
the back by a cowardly Indian, inflicting a severe stab but as it 
appears, like the other blows, not fatal. He was yet enabled to 
reach his wigwam where his young wife was awaiting in anxiety, 
his return. She received him and boimd up his wounds. He 
was restored after fearful suffering. 

Finding the coward afterwards upon his hunting ground, who 
had inflicted upon him the wound in the back he visited him 
summarily with Indian vengeance; death. 

Soon after the Indians were assembled in large numbers at 
Saginaw City at a "payment." An altercation ensued between 
Black Beaver, an Indian of considerable note and the young 
Brave, Nah-way-go ; the former reproaching him with the 
outrage he had committed upon the Indian who had struck him 
in the back. Nah-way-go defended the act as just and brave. — 
The reproof was repeated and upon the instant he slew Black 
Beaver. 



INDIAX AND PIONEER HISTORY. 23 



Tliis was near the site of the Emerson mill on the east side of 
the river; Black Beaver and his band were there encamped ; on 
the west side and below the city, on the open plain, Nah-way-go 
and his band M'ere encamped. After tha bloody deed he crossed, 
over to the west side among his own people. 

A warrant was at once issued by Col. Staunard for his arrest, 
acting as Justice. Nah-way-go fled back to the east side of the 
river and accompanied by a friend seoretecl himself in the woods 
upon what is now the site of East Saginaw. 

He preferred to trust himself on the same side of the river 
with the tribe whose leading warrior he had stricken down than 
to endure the mortification of arrest and punishment by tlie 
white man's law. 

He sent word to two of his white friends, Antoine Campaix 
and Mr. E. S. Williams desiring, them to cross the rivpr and 
come to the woods, in which he was secreted, when by giving a 
signal he would come to them. 

They did so and he soon made his appearance. He informed 
them that he had sent for them for advice; that the white man's 
punishment, imprisonment, was only fit for cowards; death by 
the hands of his own race was gl(>rious, in comparison, if any 
relative of Black Beaver should choose to make it a cause of 
vengeance. 

They advised him to cross back to his own camp, present him- 
self to his people and let the affair take the course warranted by 
Indian usage. 

The arrest by the officer was waived and he presented himself 
at his own camp openly. 

The hour for the burial of Black Beaver arrived. Au immense 
number of Indians were gathered as mourners and spectators at 
the place for burial which w^as between the old Campau trading 
house and the river. The body had been placed in the coffin. — 
The relatives with their faces streaked with black paint had 
gathered about it. The few white settlers then in the Valley 
were all there as spectators. The fearful outrage, so near to 
their own doors, had absorbed and engrossed the attention of all. 



24 * INDIAN AND PIONEKl; IlISTOIiY. 



While the solemn Indian rite was in prog-ress over tlie remains 
of their favorite warior, Nah-way-go was seen approaching fi-om 
his campmg ground. 

He was di-essed in full and careful costume; tomahawk and 
knife in girdle and a small canteen of whiskey at his side; his 
whole appearance imposing and gallant. 

He made his way with a loft\' and majestic step to the centre 
of the mourning groujv. 

Walking, with measured step, to the side of the coffin he placed 
upon it his tomahawk and knife. 

He filled his calumet with kinikinnick, composedly and with 
diginity. After smoking from it himself first, he passed it to 
the chief mourner, who declined it. He passed it to the next 
and the next with the same result. 

He passed his canteen of whiske}' wdth the same formality and 
with the same residt. They declined to pai'take. 

He then undid the collar of his hunting shirt and bared his 
bosom, seating himself with calm dignity upon the foot of the 
coffin. 

He turned his face full upon the chief mourners and addressed 
them : 

"You refuse my pipe of peace. You refuse to drink with me. 
Y'ou wish my life. Here it is. Strike deep. Strike not in the 
back. Strike not and miss. The man that does, dies when I 
meet him. on our hunting ground." 

Not a hand was raised. Upon the dark and stoical faces of 
that cloud of enemies, by whom he was surrounded, no feeling 
found expression except of awe; no muscle moved. 

He rose, and towering to his full fine height, exclaimed: — 
"Cowards, cowards, cowards." 

As composedly as he had taken them out he restored, unmo- 
lested, the tomahawk and knife to his girdle and, with his can- 
teen at his side, walked away from the strange scene as lordly 
as he came. 

He had awed his enemies and was evidently nuister of the 
situation. 



IXDIW ANB VrONEKR PIOXEER HISTOEY. 25 

Removing soon after to the lake shore, a\yay from the scene 
of his early feuds and fearful exploits he fell ultimately upon 
the hunting ground in a personal recontre with a relative of one 
of his early victims " 

A forest hero! as fearless as Rob Eoy, as chivalrous as Ehod- 
eriok Dhu. The theme is worthy of the pen of a Sir Walter or 
the epic verse of Whittier, Hosmer or Street. It is certainly 
somewhat above the flight of a plain prose pen. 

Mr. Normal Little may well be called the projector and father 
of the enterprising city of East Saginaw. 

Mr. Little was the son of Docter Charles Little of East Avon, 
Livingston County, New York, who had become a pioneer there 
as early as 1797, emigrating from Columbia County, Connecticut. 
He practised his profession for forty-two years in Livingston 
County. 

In 1822, certainly a ver}' early day in the history of North- 
ern Michigan, the Doctor formed a very favorable opinion of the 
Saginaw Valley from an inspection of the then imperfect maps 
of this part of the State, and deposited with Chancellor Farns- 
worth at Detroit sufficient money to secure the lands to himself, 
by government entry, which he deemed the most valuable upon 
the Saginaw. In 1823 and 1824 he again visited the valley and 
traced all the tributaries of the Saginaw and had the entries 
made, which he deemed desirable, immediately, upon the open- 
ing of the Land office. 

He entered lands upon the Saginaw for several miles extend- 
ing, from the lowest point of East Saginaw, all the way, with 
occassional exceptions, to Grreen Point, including in his purchases 
the site of what is now the flourishing village of Salina, and on 
the ether side of the river, for several miles from SaginaAV City 
to the Tittabawassee and also above upon that stream. Doctor. 
Little was familiar with and had passed over the site of Roch- 
ester N. Y., in an early day, many times, when it was a silvan 
waste and had seen that and other localities which could have 
been purchased at nominal prices, converted, as if by magic, into 
busy marts. The same money which he had been loaning to 



26 lyoiAy a so vioyKKii hisjohy. 

the farniera of Ijivingfcton at seven ner cent., if invested in such 
localities, would have returned him a princely income. Acting- 
upon a theory which iiad been thus practically impressed upuu 
him, and with a foresight eminently wise, he made the entries 
spoken of. Like causes in Michigan have produced etiects sim- 
ilar to those in Western New York and his descendents feel 
and appreciate his far seeing sagacity. 

After a life of eminent usefulness he died at the homestead in 
1842. His son Norman I^ittle, partaking of the enterprising 
spirit of his father came through to 8aginaw City by the Indian 
trail at an eaidy day. In his company were some eight or nine 
others from Western New York. They made their intended 
explorations and returned. 

Mr. Norman Liltle removed from Littleville and became a 
permanent resident of Saginaw City in lSo(). He bought the 
sight of that place, the jMilitary Reserve, for himself, Mackie, 
Oakley and Jennison of New York City. Price ^55,000. 

The purchase was made of Dr. Millington of Ypsilanti who 
had bought of the Government at public sale for |!l 2,000. 

Mr. Little came from Detroit in June 1836 with Governor 
Mason by steamboat up the Saginaw, the first steam vessel, it is 
said, that ever ploughed the waters of that river. 

The expenditures of the firm of Mackie & Co., of which Mr. 
Little was a member, in their efforts to biiild up Saginaw City 
by the erection of various expensive structures, which still stand 
as moauments of their enterprise, amounted to a large sum, and 
followed so soon by the financial crisis of 1887 and 1838, it is 
not to be wondered at that trouble and embarrassment ensued, 
causing further active efforts on their part, at that time, to build 
up Saginaw City, almost entirely to cease. 

Disappointed but not discouraged, Mr. Norman Little turned 
his attention to the oast side of the river and, in 1850, induced 
Mr. James M. Hoyt of the old firm of Eli Hoyt & Co. of New 
York City, and his son, Mr. Jesse Hoyt, to become interested, with 



INDIAN AND nONEEK HISTORY. 27 



liiuiself, eac-li one third, in the site and business of East Saginaw. 

They had been business acquaintenances and ohl friends for 
many j'ears, when ]\[r. Little resided at Littleville where the 
father and son had both shared his hospitality and knew the 
intrinsic worth and goodness of his character. 

To consummate the enterprise two hundred and twenty acres, 
upon the site of East Saginaw, and other jjroperty amounting 
to l2,400 acres, on the same side of the river, were bought by the 
partners ; a portion from those who had purchased of Dr. Little's 
estate and some from Messrs. Carroll, and others of Livingston 
County, New York. 

From an enterprise, thus inaugurated by Mr. Norman Little, 
East Saginaw entered upon its career of remarkable prosperity; 
and his memory may well be cherished, with a tender care, by 
those now enjoying the fruits of his far-seeing wisdom ; especiallj^ 
when they call to mind the struggles through which he passed 
and the courage with which he cairied his plans through to a 
glorious fruition. 

Mr. Little removed from Saginaw City to East Saginaw, for a 
permanent residence, in the year 1852, where he continued to 
reside until bis decease in 18t)0, 

To great energy of character and a physical endurance, not a 
little remarkable, Mr. Little united a mild and benevolent dis- 
position and a truly social nature, which rendered him, to the 
latest moment of his life, an object of affectionate regard to 
those who were his juniors and of uninterrupted attachment to 
the friends and associates of past years. To the latter he ever 
remained constant and true, for friendship, with him, was a sacred 
sentiment, admitting no cold and heartless change. They could 
not and did not forget him. He could not and did not forget 
them. True friendship and a spirit of universal hospitality be- 
longed to his nature and became substantial characteristics. .In 
his view they were cardinal virtues. 

But few of this class of pioneers now remain. 

The ancient landmarks are fast disappearing. 

"Time rolls his ceaseless course." 



28 INDIAN AND I'lOXEKIt lUSTOKY. 

Mr. IIakvky Wikliams, whose history is identified witli the 
Saginaw Valley since 1834, was for many years, prior thereto, 
a resident of Detroit, wliere he was engaged in the fouudery 
business, was a skillfulll machinist and was sometimes employ- 
ed as a mill-wright. 

Mr. Williams deserves something more than a passing notice 
as one the very few yet living of the earlier stock of emigrants 
from tlie Eastern States to this then remote territory. 

1815 was the year of his emigration from Charlton, Worcester 
County, Massachusetts, to Detroit, where he continued to reside 
until the time of bis removal to Saginaw City, (vhere he entered 
into the lumbering business, building there the first steam saw- 
mill north-west of Detroit and giving his attention to that until 
1888, in which year his well known integrity of character caused 
him to be employed by tlie State in the opening of roads. He 
constructed the read from Flint to Sasrinaw City, via Bridgeport, 
and, in the various enterprises of that era, which had for their 
object the improvement of tlie communications with the Saginaw 
Valley by water as well as by land, he was among the foremost. 
And through his influence the Light House at the mouth of the 
river was established and for a year was taken charge of by him. 
In the winter of 1822 — 3 Mr. Williams made a trip from 
Detroit to Saginaw in performance of a contract made by him- 
self, and Col. John Hamilton yet living at Flint, with the Gov- 
ernment to take supplies through to that point for the use of 
the garrison established there in 1822. On this trip the}' were 
accompanied by Mr. E. S. Williams and Schuyler Hodges, late 
of Pontiac, as guides and assistants. 

At Saginaw City he found Mr. Louis Campau and Reaume, 
interpreter Archie Lyons, Provensal, Indian blacksmith, and two 
or three others engaged in the fur trade, the only white persons 
there except the two Companies of United States Infantry at the 
Garrison. 

These troops were of the 3d Eegiment and had been ordered 
from Green Bay to occupy the Post, for the protection of the 
Saginaw valley and adjacent frontier. 



INDIAN AND PIONKIiK HISTORY. 29 



They were under the command of Major Daniel Baker and 
remained at this point a little more than a year. After losing- 
some valuable officers, Lieutenants Baker and Allen, and manv 
from the ranks, by disease, they received from the War Depart- 
ment an order for their removal to Detroit. The locality was 
considered at that time and doubtless was exceedingly unhealthy. 
The flooding of the valleys of the Saginaw and its tributaries, 
the spring previous to their removal, by the rapid melting of the 
unusually heavy body of snow then upon the ground, had, with 
the excessive heat of the following sumuxer, generated endemic 
diseases which baffled the best medical skill. 

The venerable and beloved Docter Pitcher, of Detroit, who 
was then x\ssistant Surgeon in the regular army, and had re- 
ported to Major Baker at this time, was in attendance upon the 
Garrison. 

His skill and etibrts did much to prevent and alleviate but 
could only partially stay the progress of disease. 

The Fort was abandoned in the autumn of 182o, an event, 
which from the reasons assigned for its discontinuance, tended to 
draw away attention from the Saginaw valley and retard immi- 
gration. 

On the route from Detroit to Saginaw City Mr. Williams and 
his company found but five or six settlers ; at Pontiac, Orison 
Allen, Mr. Oliver Williams at Silver Lake, Alpheus Williams the 
father of Harvey, at W^aterford, Jacob Stevens at Grand Blanc, 
Edward Campau a half breed, who had lost an arm, (the Now- 
o-ke-ghick named in article 3d of the Treaty,) and the unfortunate 
Smith at Grand Tx-averse (Flint). Of Mr. Jacob Stevens, there 
should be, if the annals of that locality were within the scope of 
this art'cle, a more extended notice. He was a true type of the 
gentlemen of the old school, to whose moral and physical courage, 
as a pioneer, was united a rare intelligence, marked by a liter- 
ary taste showing itself conspicuously even in the few scattered 
remnants of his correspondence which have come down to this 
day. 



30 INDIAN AND I'lOXKKH lUSTOIIV. 

In 1837 Mr. Williams built, for Messrs. Mackie & Co., of 
■\viiioli firm INIr. Norman Little and himself were members, having 
each one-fifth interest, the Saw mill, since know n as the Emer- 
son mill. Tlie year previous he had erected the first Iranie 
dwelling house, near the null, on what is now the site of the 
city of East Saginaw. Of the latter place he has become a per- 
manent resident quite recently. 

For several years he lived at his homestead at the mouth of 
the Kaw-kaw-ling, (the name of which Mr. W. says is 0-gah-kah- 
ning) a few milos westerly from the mouth of the Saginaw, where 
he traded largely with the Indians and was engaged very exten- 
sively in the Ijake and Bay fisheries. 

So fair and upright have been his dealings with, not only, his 
white neighbors but also with the natives, that he has secured 
to himself the sincere and unchanging respect and regai'd of all. 

Those friends, who have shared the hospitality of his house, 
upon that bleak pi'omentoiy which projects into the bay, partic- 
ularly in midwinter, when the winds from the north have been 
abroad in their wrath, know how to appreciate the warmth of 
his (velcome at the threshold ; the hospitable, savory board, the 
profusion of which was only equaled by its neatness ; the luxu- 
rious beds for tired, chilled limbs ; and last, but certainl}' not 
least, that glorious barrel of "Bay water," which had taken on 
a remarkably fine flavor, as we were assured by 'uncle Harvey,' 
by its having been so long 'rocked in the cradle of the deep ;' the 
stories of the olden time, Indian and pioneer incidents so pleas- 
antly interspersed with the "night-caps ;" all — all never to be 
forgotten memories — 

"Such tliiii.Sa have bcfti ami wero most ]ik';i.saiit." 

Under the name of Buena Vista the little hamlet of settlers, 
in the vicinage of the Emerson mill, was formally organized into 
a Township and in its first annual township election, of 1848, 
its destinies were swayed by a constituency of solid yeomanry, 
numbering five, composed of Curtis Emerson and Charles W. 
Grant Esquires, the two Messrs. Willey and Stephen Warner. 



iNDiAX .VXD i'K)>:;;ki; iirsTiiiJV. 31 



This small settlement, whose destinies were soon to be united, 
by social and conmiercial ties and a common bond of interest 
and brotherhood, with those who, under the influence of that 
excellent gentleman, IN'oi-man Little, and his brother Col. W. L. 
P. Little, established themselves, somewhat later, upon what is 
now the busy mart and central part of East Saginaw, I'eceifed, 
in February 1855. their common franchises as a village and, in 
February, LS59, their charter as a city. 

The plulosophical and just tliinker and writer, De Tocqueville, 
whose "Democracy in Ametica" has *^aken its place among the 
standard works of the age upon governmental polity ; a work 
which as well honors his heart as his head, was desirous, upon 
his arrival in our country in 1881, to visit some of our outposts 
upon civilization's extreme frontier. He desired to look in upon 
some of our remote, primeval vailies, the then almost unoccupied 
cradles of future populations. 

He selected the valley of the Saginaw and we find him at that 
time, in trie consiminiation of his purpose, crossing froin the 
east side of that river to Saginaw City in a canoe, swimming 
his horse behind his fvail bark and remaining for a few days at 
the latter place to indulge himself in his philosophical observa- 
tions at that advanced outpost of civilization, then nuTubering 
within its limits less than forty people old and young. 

He says in a way which seemes, if the expression can be 
pardoned, like a jirophetic on-hok into the fature : 

"'In a few years these impenetrable forests will have fallen ; 
"the sons of civilization and industry will break the silence of 
"the Saginaw ; the banks will be imprisoned by quays ; its cur- 
"rent which now flows on, unnoticed and tranquil, through a 
"nameless waste, will be stemmed by the prows of vessels. — 
"More than one hundred miles sever this solitude from the great 
"European settlements and we were perhaps the last travelers 
"allowed to see its primitive grandeur." 

The glorious anticipations of the French traveler and sacant, 
bearing now upon them almost the look of inspiration, have 
become, under the sliield and arm of those Eepublican Institu- 



INDIAN AND PIONKEK UISTOKY. 



tions, which he so much admired, and the spii'it of whicli lie so 
justly interpreted, the well established realities of our day. 

Those Pioneers of stout hearts and strong hands of Saginaw 
City :— The Messrs. G. D. and E. S. Williams, Eleazer Jewett, 
Abrani Butts, Col. Stannard, Judge Elijah N. Davenport, Thos. 
Simpson, (familiarly and humorously known to the early inhabi- 
tants as Lick-se-bo-gee) Benjamin Cochios, Harvey Miller, 
Albert Miller, the Messrs. Gotee, the Messrs. Little, Hiram L. 
Miller, George W. Bullock, Charles L. Richman, James Frazer, 
Eliel Barber, Nelson Smith, T. L. Howe, Samuel Gordon, Joshua 
Blackmer, Charles S. Palmer, Joseph Maiden, Perr\' G. Gardi- 
ner, Doctor George Davis, Anthony R. Swarthout, James 
Busbey, William F. Moseley, John Smith, William McDonald, 
and other gentlemen of enterprise and distinction : And of East 
Saginaw — Curtis Emerson. Charles W. Grant, Messrs. Norman 
and William L. P. Little, W. F. Glasby, the Messrs. Willoy, 
Moses B. Hess, George Oliver, Adoniram Dan, Alexander 
English, the Messrs Curtis and others who have identified 
themselves with the developements of this favored locality : 
and of Bay Uity — J. Baptiste Truedell, Sydney S. Campjjell, 
James McCormick, Albert Miller, Cromwell Barny, Daniel 
Chapel the Messrs. Tremble, Captain Israel Marsac, James 
Watson, Benjamin F. Pierce, Frederick W. Backus, Israel Cat- 
lin, James G. Birney, Curtis Munger, not omitting here the 
name of Mr. James Frazer, the later years of whose life were 
identified with this place ; the announcement of whose death yet 
lingers so painfully in our ears ; all of whose names, together 
with many others not here enumerated, are worthy of an endu- 
ring place in the early annals of this storied Valley — JVobiks 
Fratres — have worked out the prophecies of the French philoso- 
pher, De Tocqueville, to a perfect solution, a full fruition, and 
have stamped upon the friendly predictions of 1831 the undy- 
ing impress of Truth. 



BATTLE OF SKULL ISLAND. 



The following communication was prepared by William 
McCorinick, now an honored citizen of Portsmouth, wlilih we 
publish by request; — 

Jlesftrs. (jahitian lV Thomas^ frmti>: — \ modestly otf'er the follow- 
ing narrative for publication in your history of 8aginaw. Being 
one of the early pioneers of this valley brought up on the frontier 
with no advantages and no society except the hardy adventurer 
and the Indians, it must not therefore be expected to iindthe theme 
as interesting as if penned by a more skilfull hand. My father 
emigrated to the Valley when T was Init ten years old ; my asso- 
ciates were mostly among the Indians, which language I became 
almost as familiar with as my own ; and for a great many years 
was engaged m the fur trade. Daring this time I used to go 
up the different tributaries of the Saginaw to buy furs, and on 
nearly all such occasions I found indications that the Saginaw 
Yalle}' was inhabited by a different race of people prior to the 
present Indians. On nearly all the tributaries can be found 
mounds filled with human bones which I have opened for my own 
satisfaction and found theiy. lying in all directions showing they 
were thrown together without any regularity, upon which I 
Itecame satisfied thej' were killed in battle. This awakeneil in 
me a curiosity to find out what people they were, and where and 
what had become of them. I often questioned the Indians in 
regard to it, but they would invariably say that there were two or 
three very old Indians living on the Bay that could tell me all 
about it, telling me their names. Accordingly in one of my 
journeys to the bay I sought out the Indians in question, I think 

E 



• >4 r.ATlI.K or SKUM. 1S1,AM). 

this was in l^i)-!. 1 fouiul liiiii a very old man, I asked liim his 
ag:^. He said he thought he was a great deal over 100 years. 
His faculties were as bright as a man of T)!). I told him I 
understood he could give me the tradition of his race. He said 
he could as it was handed down to hira by his grandfather, who 
he said was older than he was now when he told him. For 
fear I should not get it correct I called to my aid an educated 
man who was [>art Indian, Peter Grewett, a man well known by 
the early settlers as an Indian trader and is still living I believe 
in Gratiot County, and has spent his life with the Indians, in 
in the fur trade, and was for many years in the empKjyment of 
the American Fur Company. 

The olil Indian (Puttaguasaiuine, which was his name) com- 
menced as follows: He said the <Sucks occupied the whole of 
the Saginaw river and its tributaries, extending from Thunder 
Bay on the north to the head of the Shiawassee on the south and 
from Lake Michigan on the west to Detroit on the east. The 
balance of Michigan was occupied by the Pottawatomies, and the 
Lake Superior country was occupied by the Chippewa and 
( >ttawas, while the Monomonies w'as at the head of Green Bay 
in Wisconsin, and another tribe west of the Mississippi, which 
he called the Sons. The main village of the Socks stood on 
the west side of the Saginaw river just below where the resi- 
dence of Mr. Frank Fitzhugh now is, and opposite the mill of 
the Hon. N. B. Bradley. 

The Socks were always at war with their Chippewa neighbors 
on the north and the Pottawatomies on the south and also with 
other nations in Canada, until at last a Council Avas called con- 
sisting of the Chippewas, Pottawatomies, Monomonies, Ottawas 
and Six Nations of New York. At an appointed time they all 
met at the Island of Mackinaw^ where they fitted out a lai-ge 
army and started in bark canoes, and came down the west shore 
of Lake Huron. They then stole along the west shoi-e of Sagi- 
naw bay by night, and lay concealed during the day, until they 
arrived at a place about ten miles from the mouth of Sagiwaw, 
a place called Petobegong. Here they landed part of their 



BATTLE OF SKCLL ISLA>'D. 



army, while the rest ci'ossed the Bay and landed to the east of 
the mouth of the Sasjhiaw river in the night. In the morning 
both armies started np the river, one on each side, so as to 
attack both villages at once. The army on the west side 
attacked the main village first by surprise, and massacred nearly 
all ; the balance retreated across the river to another village, 
which stood near where the Court House now stands, near the 
ferry, in Portsmouth. At this time that part of the army that 
had landed on the east side of the river came up and a despar- 
ate battle took place in the vicinity of the residence of Wm. 
R. McCormick, that being the highest land and where they 
had attempted to fortify themselves ; and at the present time by 
digging in this hill you will find it full of human bones which 
were killed in that battle. Here they were again defeated ; they 
then crossed the river and retreated to Skull Island, which is 
the next island above what is now called Stone's island. Here 
they considered themselves safe as their enemies had no canoes 
and they could fortify themselves. But the next night after 
their retreat to the island the ice fi-oze thick enough for the 
allies to cross, which they did, when another massacre ensued; 
here they were all exterminated with the exception of twelve 
females. Since which time this island has been called Skull 
island, from the number of skulls found on it in after years. — 
The allies then divided, some going up the Cass, some up the 
Flint, others up the Shiawassee, Tittabawassee and so on, 
where there were ditferent bands focated. But the largest 
battles were fought on the Flint ; one about half a mile below 
the present city of Flint on the blufi'. Another Indian tradi- 
tionist says another reinforcement met them here coming through 
from Detroit, here there is a large number of mounds tilled 
with bones which can be seen at the present day. They 
then came down the river and fought another battle on the bluff 
about a mile above the present village of Flushing on the farm 
formerly owned by a Mr. Bailey. Here there is also a large 
number of mounds yet to be seen, and, if you shonld dig them 
open as I have, you will find them filled with human bones. — 



36 i!Arri,v; ok >Kri.i. island. 



The next battle was fought about 16 miles below Flus-hiug on 
the fai-m formerly ooovijiicd by the late James McCormiek. 

There were several battles fought on the Cass, at what is now 
called the Bend t)i' 1 Bridgeport Center, ^\ here there was a fortifi- 
cation of earth work which was plainly to be seen -Jo years ago. 
The next important battle was fought on the Tittabawassee just 
above the farm on which the late James Frasertirst settled when 
he came to the Saginaw valley. This ditlers from the rest as 
tlie remains of the slain were all buried in one mound, and it is 
a very large one. 

After the extermination of the whole nation, with the excep- 
tion of the twelve females before spoken of, a council of the 
allies was then held, to know what should be done with them. 
Some were for torturing and killing, others for sparing their lives, 
finally it was agreed they should be sent west of the Mississippi, 
and an arrangement was made with the Sioux that no tribe 
should molest them, and the Sioux should be responsible for their 
protection, which agreement was faithfully kept. The conquered 
country, of which the present Sagina^w valley is a part, was then 
divided among them all as a common hunting ground. But a 
great many who came here to lumt never returned nor were 
ever heard of. It became the opinion of the Indians that the 
spirits of the dead Socks still haunted their hunting grounds and 
were killing off their hunters ; when, in fact, it was a few Socks 
who had escaped the massacre and still lingered around their 
hunting grounds watching for straggling hunters and killing 
them where ever an opportunity occurred. Ton-do-gong, an 
Indian chief who died in 1840, told me he killed a Sock while 
hunting when a boy, this must have been over SO years ago, and 
up to a few years ago the Indians still believed there was a Sock 
in the vicinity. They had seen the place where he had made his 
fires and slept. I have known them to get together and not 
hunt for several days for the reason, they said, there was a Sock 
in the woods, they had seen where he had slept : I used to laugh 
at them but it was of no avail, you could not make them believe 
otherwise. 



r.ATTTLK ()V SKUl.l, ISLAND. 37 

But to go Itack to the Indian tradition, the country was con- 
sidered as haunted, and no more Indians came here to hunt, 
althougli game was abundant. Finally, it was converted into 
what would be termed among civilized nations a Penal colony ; 
every Indian who committed a crime would flee or be banished 
to the haunted hunting grounds (Sagmaw valley), to escape pun- 
ishment, for the Indian laws wei'e more severe and strict then, 
than now. This was long before we became degraded by 
coming in contact with the whites, said the Indian. 

The Chippewas becoming the n^o^^t numerous tinally their lang- 
uage predominated, and at the present time the Indians in the 
Saginaw valley do not speak, in all respects, the same as the 
Chippewas on I^ake Superior, from which they originally sprung; 
showing that the mixing of different nacions in the Saginaw 
val'ey has been the cause of the same. Put-ta-gua-sa-mine said 
his grand father told it to him when he was a boy, which was 
!>0 3-ears before, and that it had been handed down to his grand 
father from his ancestors, and was a custom with him to repeat 
it often to his people, so that the tradition or history should not be 
lost, and a successor was always appointed in case the tradi- 
tionist should die, that the history of the nation should not be lost, 
and be handed down from generation to generation. 

I have talked with two other old Indians on the same subject, 
and their tradition is precisely the same, word for word with one 
exception ; they say the battles on the Flint were fought by the 
army coming from Detroit. I have no doubt the above is a 
correct narrative, as much so as if it had been written at the 
time and handed down to us as a matter of history. 

I cannot close this rough narrative without a kind remember- 
ance to those early pioneers who shared our privations and our 
happiness. I say privations, they certainly were; for weeks and 
months there was not a barrel of flour in the valley; our nearest 
mill was Pontiac, and nothing but an Indian trail; we had to 
get to Flint the best we could, and then bring it down the river 
in canoes. But we always had one resource that never failed us, 
which was to pound corn in a mortar. If one had a few pounds 



38 BATTLE OF SKCLl, ISLAXi). 

of flour he shared it with his neighbor, in fact they were more 
like relatives than neighbors. Perhaps it would be interesting 
to your readers to know who those pioneers were, or some of 
them: Gardner and Ephraiui Williams, Judge Jewett, James 
McCormick, who lived on the Flint, James Praser, Judge Daren- 
port, Judge Miller of Portsmouth, Thomas Simpson alias Lix-a- 
bo-ga, and Judge Stowe of Flint. 

But they are all passing away. PIONEER. 



SALT. 



Although the question as to the existence of a salt basin here 
was demonstrated as late as 18(30, yet it Avas agitated when the 
fouutry was quite new. It was known that many surface indica- 
tions or deer-licks were found, and most of these were called salt 
springs. When Congress in June 1836 passed an act providing 
for the admission of Michigan into the Union and for settling 
the Northern boundary of Ohio, it was among other things pro- 
vided that "all the salt springs within the State not exceeding 
twelve in number" with six sections of land adjoining each might 
be selected by the State, and in pursuance of this act, the Legis- 
lature of IMichigan by act of July lioth, 1836, authorized the 
Grovernor of the State to make the selection. Most of the lands 
were selected in tl\e Grand Eiver Valley, but one tract was 
selected on the Tittabawassee river at the mouth of Salt river, 
and by Act approved March ■24th, 1838, the State Geologist, 
(Douglas Houghton) was " authorized and directed as soon as 
" practicable at one or more of the State salt springs to com- 
mence boring for salt. " An appropriation of $3,000 was made 
to defray the expenses of the work. Pursuant to this direction 
Dr. Houghton selected one point in the south-west corner of 
Section 24, in township 15 North, of Eange 1 West, on the west 
side of the Tittabawassee river and about half a mile below the 
mouth of the Salt river, and commenced operations. 

His report will be found in Senate Documents for 1839, page 
1 ; we make the following extracts: — 

" The brine springs of our State, like those of Ohio, Pennsyl- 
" vania, and Virginia, emanate from a rock which lies deep 
" being covered with a mass of rock and earthy matter which 



40" SAl/r STATlSTirs. 

" (in order to procure salt water which can be economically 
" used) it is necessary to penetrate. In this respect they differ, 
" most essentially from those of the State of New York, for in 
" that State a simple earth excavation has proved amply suffi- 
"cient to ensure an abundant 8up])ly of water of a superior 
" quality. 

" 'I'he appearance of a salt spring at the surface is, of itself 
" very far from being evidence of the existence of water of value 
"below. It is only a single link in the chain of facts. " 

"The State salt \auCs on the Tittabawassee river, in Midland 
" County arc peculiarly digbly situated being a few miles below 
" the head of navigation of that stream, and en^bracing the 
" mouth of Salt river. A re-examination of this saline district, 
" showed it to be more extensive than had been supposed, and it 
"was in consequence of this, in (;onne(>ti<)n with the strength and 
" purity of its numerous springs, deemed a strong point for 
" commencing operations. " 

He states that he commenced active operations at this point 
about the middle of June, IS.'JM, and that during the remainder 
of the year there iiad been expended !t^l2,llS (j7 on this work. — 
That the shaft was begun on the bank of the river, and he adds: 
" It is proposed to sink this shaft ah*eady commenced to the 
" rock which may be estimated to lie at the depth of something 
" over 100 feet and to secure it carefully from the influx of fresh 
"water — having accomplished this, the salt rock, which will 
" probably be found at this point to lie at a depth of between five 
" and seven hundred feet, will be reached in the usual manner 
" and until this be fully accomplished, we cannot hope to arrive 
" at any satisfactory conclusion on the subject." 

In his report dated January (Jth, 1S40 ; (Senate Doc. 1S40, page 
153), he says the indications at the shaft are such as to "add 
'' confidence to the hope before expressed of eventual succes.s, in 
" the object sought, if the plan pi'oposed be carried out." 

On the oth of January, 1842, he reports (House Doc, 1842, 
page 15) that the shaft has only reached a depth of 18U feet, as 
the result of nine months continuous la])or of the contractor. — 



SALT STATISTICS. 41 

Great difRculties were experienced in sinking- the iron tubes in 
cousequeuce of the character of the materials passed through, 
consisting of clay, sand, gravel and boulders. He repeats his 
confidence in the final result; but looks for no beneficial results 
until a depth of at least 600 feet shall be reached. 

But notwithstanding his confidence, which was shai'ed by the 
Legislature, as appears from the report of the committees to 
who)ii his several reports were referred, when the appropriation 
was exausted the great expense of the work at such a distance 
froQi machine shops, and from a base of supplies, together with 
the financial difficulties of the State, was such that it ^vas thought 
best by the Legislature to abandon this shaft, at least, until some 
future period. 

During the several years that the work was in progess Dr. 
Houghton passed much of his time in Saginaw, and in his inter- 
course with the people, fully impressed them with the same 
confidence which he had in the existence of a salt basin in this 
valley. He informed them that the act under which the appro- 
priation was made, required him to commence on the State 
salt spring land, but that it was his opinion that the centre of 
the basin would be found at or near the mouth of Tittabawassee 
river, about two miles above the present site of East Saginaw. — 
And after the work was abandoned by the State, Hon. Norman 
Little and others continued firm in the belief founded upon their 
confidence in the opinion of Dr. Houghton, that a shaft had 
only to be sunk to the depth of from 600 to 1,000 feet to find 
strong briue at any point in this vicinity. But the experience of 
the State led them to believe that it was no idle task to make 
the experiment, and that whoever should take the risk would be 
obliged to invest a large sum, which, in case of success, would 
benefit his neighbors as much as himself. Thus matters stood 
until the session of the Legislature in 1859, Avhen a bill was in. 
troduced to appropriate $10,000 to aid in developing of salt 
springs in the Grand river valley. As soon as the pendency of 
this Bill was known at East Saginaw, a public meeting was called 
and the unjust discrimination in favor of Grand Eapids was 



■{'2 SALT STATiSTK'S. 

bitterly cuiiiplained of. ]t was believed that the (-hances of 
miccess at Saginaw were at least equal to those of Grand Ilapid^. 
As the country liad become l)etter known about Saginaw, it was 
found that the surfact^ indications of the existence of brine were 
abundant, and were found existing in the gi-eatest profusion at 
about an equal distance from the point selected by Dr. Houghton 
as the centre of the basin, and almost in every direction from 
that centre. 

This meeting was held at the ofhce of Chas. Ij. Mott, Esq-, on 
the iJGth of January, 1859. And on motion of Hon. N. Little' 
Dr. Geo. A. Lathrop was called to the chair and W. Ij. Webber 
was aiipointed Secretary. 

Dr. Lathrop on taking the chair stated that from an examina- 
tion made by himself and from information from others he had 
no doubt of the correctness of the opinion entertained by Dr. 
Houghton, but as a large outlay would be required, and as it 
was^a matter of general and public interest, it Avas thought best 
to apph' to the Legislature for some encouragement. Other 
gentlemen present expressed gi'eat conlidence in the existence of 
strong brine, and a committee consisting of Hon. Nonnan Little, 
Morgan L. Gage, Dr. Latlu'op, and W. L. Webber, were appoint- 
ed to draft a petition to the Legislature and also a bill for such 
aid and protection as in the opinion of the committee the Legis- 
lature would be likely to grant. The committee believing the 
Legislature would be m(;re readily disposed to encourage the 
enterprise by a bounty contingent on the success of the experi- 
ment than by direct appropriation, proposed a bill on that prin- 
ciple, and the result was that the Bill to appropriate 110,000 
for Grand Rap)ids was laid aside and this bill, with a few amend- 
ments, was passed and was approved Feb. 15th, 18r)9. The Act 
exempts all property vised in the business from taxation and 
provides for the payment of a bounty of ten cents per bushel on 
all salt nuide. 

Beleiving that the State Mould in good faith carry out the 
provisions of the l^ounty law, in case the company should siu> 
ceed, and induced to embark in the enterprise by their faith in 



SALT STATISTICS. 



43 



the result, on the 30th of March, 1859, a subscription book was 
opened for the formation of a corporation under the general 
manufacturing law of Michigan, for the manufacture of salt, 
said company to be called the "East Saginaw 8ail Manufacturing 
Company, " to have a capital of |>50,000 to consist of two thous- 
and shares. In two days the whole amount was subscribed, and 
on the IGth of April 1809 the articles of association were signed. 
The names of those to whom this valley and the State at large 
are indebted for the final settlement of the question as to the 
existence of brine, with the proportion of each in the venture, 
will appear in the list following ; showing the names of the 
parties associating in the first instance: 



William L. P. little 
W. L. AVebber for Webber & Wheeler, 
James L. Ketcham . _ . 
George A. Lathrop - . - . 
1). G. Holland .... 
M. B. Hess ----- 
A. English - - . - 
John F. Driggs - - - _ 
Wm. J. Bartow - . . - 
Wm. F. Glasby - . - . 
Jesse Hoyt - - . - 
Chas. B. Mott . - . - 
H. 0. Potter 

C. B. Jones - - - - - 
John Derby ----- 
Wm. C. Yawkey - - - - 
Geo. W. Merrill - - . - 

D. W. C. Gage - - - - 
0. P. Burt - - - - . 
C. H. Gage ----- 
Perry Joslin - - - - - 



120 


Shares. 


120 


a 


120 


^l 


120 


a 


120 


(( 


120 


i( 


120 


a 


120 


11 


120 


i. 


120 


<i 


180 


(C 


120 


a 


120 


a 


120 


li 


120 


11 


40 


<( 


40 


u 


20 


(( 


20 


u 


10 


CI 


10 


a 



Total 



2,000 



44 SALT STATISTICS- 

Tlie first I'oaril of Directors consisted of Dr. Latlirop, Presi- 
dent, W. L. P. ]jittle, Treasurer; W. L. Webber, Secretary; 
and Messrs. Chas. B.'Mott, James L. Ketcham, Moses B. Hess, 
H. C. Potter, George W. Merrill, and W. F. Glasby. 

As soon as the Company was fully organized a conditional 
purchased was made of ten acres of land just at the lower part of 
East Saginaw, from Mr. Hoyt to .sink the well tipon, it being 
agreed that if brine was not found, ]\[r. Hoj-t would relieve the 
company from payment for the land. A committee consisting 
of Geo. W. Merrill and S. E. Kirby was employed to vi.sit 
Syracuse, in the State of New York, to learn what kind of a 
building and what kind of machineiy were wanted to bore the 
well. On their returu proceedings were at once instituted to 
erect a suitable building, to procure machinery, and to commence 
active operations. Being entirely new to all the employees, the 
work progressed slowly in comparison with a^ ork of that char- 
acter at the present day, and although greatly encoi;raged by 
every change as the boring proceeded, yet, the board determined 
not to deceive themselves, nor others, by their discoveries. It 
was not until the 7th of February, 1S60, that a repor't was made 
by the Board to the stockholders. Prom this report we make 
the following extract: 

'' We have been aware of your natural anxiety for informa- 
'' tion during the progress of the work, but the Board of Direc. 
" tors at an early day adopted the policy of studiously witholding 
"the facts developed from time to time, however encouraging, 
"lest they might excite hopes which the final result would fail 
"to satisfy. We are happy now to assure you that Saginaw 
"possesses salt water, second in strength and purity, and we 
" believe in quantity to none in the United States." 

The report then gives the details of their boring and the 
analysis of brine and closes with the assurance that at as early 
a day as practicable, the manufacture of salt would be com- 
menced in at least two blocks. The effect of this report on the 
community is stated by the Courier of February !)th, 18G0, to 
have been "like an electric shock." 



SALT STATISTICS. 



45 



We give a condensed view of the borings of the first well 
which was o| inches in diameter, as kept by Dr. Lathrop who 
gave it his daily personal supervision: 



At depth of 



Interveninp; 
Thickness 



Thickness of 
formation 



Description of Rocks, &e. 



171 
•211 


40 

2-) 1 




■2>i 
2.DI! 


12 

lU 
38 


123 


29-1 


10.-) 
(i.i ' 


lOo 



■ifA 


3 


4(1 7 


21) 


487 


29 


oUi 


43 


o.ii) 


10 


.)(if) 


1.-. 


S.Si 


li 


Sil.") 


t 


.■iilS 


. 


(iOa 


l.i 


(■21) 


7 


()27 


6 


(;:(:; 


14 



Alluvial and Diluvial materials. Sal. 1 = . 
Brown smidstone with angular grains. — 

Tomp. 47 = ; Sal. 2 = 
Shales, first dark, then liyht. 
SHndstone and 3 or 4 fe<.'t of Co.u.. (His;h]y 

arenaceous Fire ('lay I) 
Shales, helow, dark bituminous. 
Sandst(uie with thin .seams CoAi,. 
Shales. Temp. ')0 =. .Sal. 14 = . 

Discharge 80 g-al. permiuute. 
White Sandstone. 

Limestone embraeins' (i heds of 'sandstone.' 
from 6 inch to 2 feet thidmess, (the up- 
permost bed five and half feet,) and ter- 
minatinir in an areiuiceous limestone witli 
shalv matter. 

Shales". 

.S'lndstone, Sal. 2() - . 

Shales. 

Shales with intercalated sandstonivs (i in. to 
2 feet thick. .Sal. 44 ° .—GO = . 

Fine sandstone, blue. Sal. (i4 - . at .i6S ft. 
["Waterlime .'"] 

Dark shales. 

Fine bha5 sand .stone, ["Watei-lime ."" 3 1-2 
feet shale at .090 1-2 feet. 

Greyish, coarser sandstone wiih annular 
frrains. 

Dark shales. 

Sandstone, hard, becomin.s: micaceous — at 
010 tt. calcareous. 

Dark shales. 

Limestone, hard, brown. 



Fine sandstone, continuing at 647. 
nearly .saturated. 



Brine 



This shaft was afterwards sunk to a depth of 742 feet to red 
shales. The Company at once ordered the sinking of a second 
well, and pursuant to the act under which they were incorpo- 
rated, increa.sed their capital stock to 1250,000, the new stock 
being all taken in proportion to the previous stock by the share- 
holders. The two blocks were completed and the boiling of 
salt commenced the later part of June 1860, but no salt was 
packed until July 1860. From that date until July 1861 the 
total production of this Company was 10,722 Barrels, of 280 
pounds each. Por the year ending July 1, 1862, the production 
of this Company alone was 32,250 barrels. 

Immediately on the fact being demonstrated that strong brine 
of excellent quality existed here, other companies were formed, 



46 SAI/r STATISTICS. 

who ooukl now safely prepare works for maiuifatturiug salt 
while their wells were beiug sunk, and although six years from 
the making of the first salt in the valley has not elapsed, the 
manufacture has assumed gigantic proportions. 

COMrAUATIVK I'UOlTiaCSS. 

The manufacture of Salt was comnienccd at the Onondaga 
Salt Springs, in New York, June '20, 17!)7. 

Salt made 1st year; 5,00'"> barrels. 

" 20th " ISIG (>9,7;5;5 

" 4Uth " is^iic; ;]8li,572 ," 

" "41st " 1S'!7 488,455 

" " CGth 'i ISG-J 1,810,775 

At Kanawha, Virginia, Salt was manufactured as eai-ly as 
1804. 

Made in 1 b'l'J 1 80,0( »0 barrels. 

" "1860 700.000 " 

SALT MADK IN SAGIXAAV, MICH. 

1st year, 1860 4,000 barrels. 

2d " 1861. _- 125,000 " 

8d " 1862 243,000 

4th " 1868 466,856 " 

5th " 1864 529,073 " 

The first investment in the salt business on Saginaw river, 
was by the East Saginaw Salt Manufacturing Company, at East 
Saginaw, in 1859. Present value of the salt investment in the 
Saginaw river district; nearly two and a half million dollars — 
about the same value it was estimated all the salt works in the 
Onondaga district would hold at the end of the year 1860. — 
[Report Supt. Onondaga Salt Springs, for 1859, p. 15.] 

"Fifty years of progress in the manufactui'e of salt in the 
Kanawha Valley did not eqaul the progesss made in four years 
in Saginaw Valley, and forty-two years progress at the Onondaga 
Salt Springs, the leading salt producing locality in the United 
States since 1797, did not equal the progress made there in five 
years. In 1860, a gentleman who was for some time Superin- 
tendent of the Onondaga Salt Company, and for years one of the 



SALT STATISTICS. 47 

most careful, practical ami successful salt mauufacturers iu New 
York, who possessed the fullest knowledge of all matters per- 
taining to tlie question of markets as well as nianuiacture, gave 
it as his opinion that it woulil l»p at least five years from that 
time before the annual ](ro(lu<t of Saginaw Valley would reach 
one million bushels — 2(tl>,0<>l^ bbls — and that before then the 
demands of the Western luarhet would be increased to an 
extent which would require this amount in addition to the cus- 
tomary supnly from the Onondaga ('onqiany. How that pre- 
diction was verified in regard to the Saginaw manufacture, may 
be seen by reference to the foregoing table. The product for the 
od year, 18G2, being 1,215,000 bushels. The shipments of Sag- 
inaw Salt to Chicago, for li^04, the "5th year of manufacture," 
wereoi-o,S87 bbls, an excess of 120,887 bbls. over the entire 
receipts of domestic .salt in that mai'ket for 18()0, and 12,115 
bbls. ;uore than were received there daring the past year from 
the Onondaga Company. 

We append a statistical table of the salt business of 11-65. 

Sl'MMARY. 

Number of Companies in opei-ation, . 67 

Blocks, lis 

Kettles, 4,210 

Solar Covers, -.. 4,049 

" Acres Land, 0,475.j 

Investment, ._ . is2,260,50O 

Salt made in 18G5, (barrels) 529,078 

Men employed, 8i)l! 

( 'ords of wood consumed, . 1 09,368 

Aggregate value of wood .. !i;2.*^6,545 

Value of barrels used, -. 12^8,074 

Aggregate value of salt at shipping point !{;1,190,410 

"The disproportion between the aggregate value of wood and 
the number of cords given, is explained by the fact that many 
works where mill fuel is used have given the value without any 
estimate as to number of cords. As at present (jarried on, the 
demand for \\ood for salt manufacture in the Saginaw Valley 
will require each year tlie timber otf from about 3,0(.'0 acres of 
land. 



LUMBEE, 



'^riie lumber tract conipi'ised in the Saginaw Valley is prob- 
ably the most extensive as well as the most valuable tract in the 
world. Its extent is measured by thousands of acres, and the 
quantity of timber is so great that it must afford an abundant 
supply for several generations to come. The quality of lumber 
is unsurpassed. 

In 1861 a quantity of deals were shipped to Quebec and those 
were of siich a quality as to call out the following from the 
Montreal Gazette: 

" The deals that have reached Quebec this season from the 
" district of country known as the Saginaw Valley, in INIichi- 
" gan, are allowed to be the best quality that has been placed on 
the "market." 

A portion of these deals were shipped from Quebec to Liver- 
pool, England, by Messrs. Farmer, DeBlaquiere & Deeds, where- 
upon their correspondent advised these gentlemen that the 
shipment was of the best quality ever offered in that market. 

The great advantages of the Saginaw Valley over other lum- 
ber districts, lies not alone in the superior quality of the article 
produced, but also in the peculiar facilities for manufacture and 
shipment. The numerous tributaries of the Saginaw river, 
reaching in their ramifications into the very heart of the heavily 
timbered districts, afibrd abundant avenues for the easy trans- 
portation of logs in rafts and floats to the mills. These being 
mainly located on the navigable portion of the river, vessels can 
take their cargoes of lumber direct from the mill docks, and thus 
a great saving in the cost of preparing for shipment as compared 



l.CMliKR STATISTICS. 49 

with other localities where lumber is necessarily transported 
many miles on wagons or by Eailroad. Another advantage over 
many timber sections is that shipments of lumber may be made 
direct from the mills in the Saginaw Valley to all parts of the 
world'. Direct shipments have been made from Saginaw to 
nearly every Eastern, Central and Southern State, to California, 
Liverpool, London, France, tJie Sandwich Islands, Australia, 
Valparaiso, and many other foreign ports, and everywhere it 
stands unrivalled as to quality. 

The kinds of lumber pi'oduced are White Pine, or cork pine, 
as it is sometimes termed, straight grained and free from pitch, 
the most valuable, and from which llie upper qualities are made; 
Sapling I'ine which cuts mainly into fencing, flooring, common 
and lower qualities, and Norway Pine, firmer, but free from 
pitch, and peculiarly adopted to bridge and car building pur- 
poses, deck plank etc. Hemlock is also found in abundance and 
is worked into fencing and joists. Small quantities ©f White 
Wood, Black Walnut, Cherry, xVsh and Oak are also sawed for 
local use. 

The evident advantages of the Suginaw lumber district in 
quality and variety of the article produced, and its peculiar 
facilities for reaching the best markets, has attracted the atten- 
tion of heavy capitalists fi-om the east, and we may look for a 
i-apid and unparalleled developement of the resources of the 
locality. 

The Saginaw Kiver is the great outlet through which the vast 
quantity of lumber that enriches the acres of the lower penin- 
sula must find its way to market ; and along the shores of the 
navigable portion of this stream are located the numerous 
mills which prepare the lumber for transportation* to distant 
ports ; much of the business energy and capital engaged in the 
producbfon of lumber is also located on the Saginaw River, and 
these facts make it a matter of importance that fuller statistics 
should be given in this work. 

The Saginaw River, reaching from the village of Salina 
to the Saginaw Bay — about twenty-live miles — is navigable for 

G 



50 i.umi!1;k statistics. 



the largest class of lako vessels. A few miles up i'rom wliero 
the stream ceases to be navigable for large boats, the River 
divides into four ehannols, known as the Cass, the Flint, the 
Shiawassee and the Tittabawassee rivers — the two former coin- 
ing in from the eastern [)art of the lower peninsula, the Shia- 
wassee from the soutliern, and the Tittabawassee from tiie north- 
western portion. 

These streams divide and sub-divide into numerous w.'itor 
courses, too slialhnx to be navigiible, yet sufilciently deep and 
wide to allow the froe transit of lo^s thr(uigh ihem tollic larger 
streams and to the mills. The four in'inciual river;? mentioned, 
which at their oontluence, form the Saginaw river, extend, in 
their numerous rannlications, throughout tiie greater portion of 
the Saginaw lumber region, and afford the most feasible out- 
lets for the vast supply of logs along their shores. Indeed there 
is no other natural outlet for the extensive lumber tract of the 
lower peninsula than tliat through the Saginaw valley, and 
whatever of lumber is taken by any other route to marlcet from 
this district, must be taken at such an additional expense as to 
make it far less profitable to the pro(lue(>r than if taken by this 
natural course. 

Such, then, is the relation of the Sagiiuuv Valley to the great 
lumber producing section of the lower peninsula of Michigan. 
Now, let us glance at the lumber section itself, and we may 
then form an estimate of its importance to the State at large, 
and of its intrinsic value to the district most intimately connected 
with its production and sale. 

The lumber region coiupriscs, in whole or in part, the follow- 
ing counties ; viz: 

Midland, •Isabella, Gladwin, Eoscommon, Huron, Salinae, La- 
peer, Genesee, Tuscola, Saginaw, Gratiot, Clare, Iosco, Ogemaw, 
Montcalm, Mecosta, Ingham and Livingston. The four first 
named are Avholy within the lumber section, v.hile the remain- 
der are in part covered with heavy timber lands. The whole 
region comprises several hundred srj[uare miles of territory. — 
This large section of land is drained almost exclusively by 



LUMBEll STATISTICS. 51 



the tiibutaries of the SaginaAV river. It is calculated that pine 
territory will average five tliousand feet per acre and the estimate 
therefuro is that it^ will take over twenty j'ears to exhaust the 
pine at the present rate of consumption ; and, besides the pine 
timber, there is an immense amount of hemlock and oak. 

It was not until tlie year 1S48 that this began to bo looked 
upon as a lumber region ; and from that time until 1850 the 
business was not very extf^nsively carried on. In the latter year, 
with but seventeen mills in operation, the business began to 
start up, and its increase has since been rapid. Froni 1851 to 
1857 large tracts of land, then in the hands of the Government, 
were taken up. and tlie business assumed mammoth proportions, 
A number of additional mills were put into operati(jn, increas- 
ing tlie whole number to thirty-three. The seventeen mills, 
oper;iting in 185(1 had a capacity of !25, 000,000 feet per annum. 
The thirty-three mills, in 1857, ha<l a capacity of 7.'), (KM), 000 
feet. In 18(j0 the number of mills was forty-one, with a capac- 
ity of ! "25,000,000 feet. There are now in operation on the 
Saginaw River, proi)er, fifty seven mills, with a capacity for 
sawing 300,000,000 feet per annum. The introduction of im- 
proved machiner}' has increased the annual production of lumber 
far beyond the increase in the number of miils in the valley. — 
The estimated value of the pine lumber cut dnring the past year, 
is 14.200,000. It finds a market in all the eastern States, via 
Buffalo, Oswego and Ogdensburg; in Cincinnatti and all parts of 
( )hio, via Cleveland and Sandusky ; in Kentucky, Indiana, Illi- 
nois, Missouri, Kan.sas, Nebraska and southern Wisconsin. A 
large portion of the lumber consumed in the western States 
mentioned finds its way thither lua Toledo and Chicago. Even 
Philadelphia and Baltimore, among the eastern cities, receive a 
large share of their lumber from this region. Nearly all the 
old producing sections such as the Su.squehanna, the Chemung, 
and the Alleghany districts have ceased to be producers and 
have become consumers of lumber. Ohio has l>ut recently be- 
come a market hn' the best qualities of Saginaw lumber. 



52 



LUMUKR STATISTICS. 



As a matter of statistical information wo may state that in 
the year ISt);") the Tittabawassee river rafted out one hundred 
and fifty millions ; the ( 'ass, fifty millions ; the Flint, thirty mil- 
lions, and the Bad river — a tributary of the Shiawassee — twenty 
millions of feet of pine saw logs, board measure, besides which, 
many logs came from other sources. 

There are fourteen shingle mills on the J^aginaw, Cas-^ and 
Tittabawassee rivers, which made last year (ISGo) si.xty-five 
million shingles. Tliere are also a large number of stave fac- 
tories, and tlie quantity of staves pi-oduced is no small item in 
the aggregate of commercial wealth centering in the Saginaw 
valley. 

LIST OF MILLS ON THE SAGINAW linER. 

SALINA. 

>i'o. of foot sawoil 
in IHUf). 

Bundy & Lowman, 5,250,000 

Sutherland, 500,000 

J. F. Rust & Co., 3,500,000 

SAGINAW CITY. 

Green & Harding, 3,500,000 

Forest City, (Lee & Leavitt), 5,300,000 

Heather & Allison, 3,500,000 

V. A. Payne,--- 5,300,000 

Williams Bros, (two mills), 5,000,000 

Wright & Pierson, 3,000,000 

Barnard & Binder, new 

EAST SAGINAW, FLOUENCK AND CARKOLLTON. 

Curtis& Corning 4,000,000 

N. H. Chapman & Co.,- - - 4,000,000 

Chapin Mill, . - 5,000,000 

Briggs, 4,000,000 

F.P. Sears & Co., 7,000,000 

Geo. C. Warner & Co., 6,550,000 

Warner & Eastman, 3,800,000 



l.UMBEK STATISTICS. 



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Lee, (2 mills) : 4,300,000 

Little, Col. W. L. P. & Co -. 4,100,000 

Holland Mill, 8,800,000 

Clarrison, 4,200,000 

Seth McLane 8,500,000 

Bli8s, GraDt& Sailor, 8,200,000 

Chicago Salt & Luiuber Co, 8,000,000 

Merrills, '. 5,050,000 

Shaw «& Williams, B,500,OUO 

W. E. Burt, 5,800,000 

Gould, 8,000,000 

E.G. Litchfield, -. 6,000,000 

Hall & Co., new 

Buttnian & Co., new 

Oneida Salt and Lumber Co., 8,000,000 

Rust, Eaton & Co., 9,453,500 



BAT CITY AND I'OKTSMOUTH. 



Watrous & Southworth, 8,000,000 

Youngs, 1,250,000 

Miller & Post, 4,000,000 

Peters & Lewis, 4, 000,00u 

J. J. McCormick, 4,400,000 

J. F. Eust & Co., 4,000,000 

Watson, -.- 3,000,000 

N.B.Bradley, . 0,800,000 

Wm. Peters, - 7,200,000 

Miller & Co., 6,000,000 

H. M. Bradley & Co., 4,000,000 

Catlin & Jennison, 8,500,000 

Fay & Gates, 4,500,000 

James Shearer, 0,815,000 

Samuel Pitts, 6,800,000 

Dolson & Walker, 1,500,000 

McEwen & Fraser, 6,000,000 

Braddock's Mills, 3,000,000 



64 I.CMHEU STATISTJCM, 

WENOXA, BANGOR AM) KAW-KWV-I.IN. 

Huron Salt & Lumber Co., :5, 1 SO.OOn 

8age &- McGraw,..' i»,(li)ll,Oi)it 

Drake Mill, : :j,U0i),O()O 

IJoIton, 0.500,000 

Taylor & Muultlivup, i;,000,000 

Moore & Smith, 7,000,000 

Kaw-kaw-lin, .".,000,000 

EXPORTS FROM BAY CITY FOR UGl. 

Lumber, ft., .._ 141,N06,ani 

Salt, bbls., 897,295 

Shiiif^Wes, 7,3-Jl,500 

Lath, --. -- 8,831,850 

Staves 1,794,870 

No. of vessels cleared during the season, i^-52 

Average per month, 107 

EXPORTS FOR 1805. 

Lumber, ft., 154,727,945 

Salt, bbls., 259,001 

Shingles, .._ 0,420,250 

Lath, -.- 8,011,080 

Staves, 3, 957,800) 

No. of vessels cleared during season, 1 (>04 

Average per month, — . 125;] 



THE SAGINAW RIVER FISH TRADE IN WINTEB. 

Wo extract the following from the Saginaiv Daih/ Enterprise, in 
regard to the fish trade of the Saginaw River : 

" A new and important branch of trade has grown up in the 
Saginaw Yalhiy within the past two years, opening a market for 
an article of which our streams, bayous, and the bay shores, 



afford, as yet, an ample supply. We refer to the trade in Fresh 
River I'ish, which are shipped rtv fresh fish, undressed and un- 
salted, during the cool season. This ti-ade opened during the 
winter of 18G4-5, through the enterprise and negotiations of 
*' uncle" Harvey Williams, the pioneer, and still leading, fisher- 
man of this region. iJuring the early part of that season, !Mr. 
Williams was consulted by a member of a New York firin, who 
was investigating the practicability of arranging a fishing ground 
where white fish could be caught alive and kept in ponds, to be 
taken out as wanted. That scheme Mr. Williams considei-ed 
impracticable, as there was no suitable place on the bay shore 
for carrj-ing it out. l>ut while discus.'^ing this question, the idea 
<;f sending our common river fish to the New York nuirket was 
suggested, which Mr. Williams thought m/s practicable, and vol- 
unteered his services, free of charge, during that winter, to inau- 
gurate it. Consequently the fishermen in his emjjloy were 
offered four cents per pound, and the traffic commenced. The 
fish found a ready sale in the eastern markets, and preparations 
were made to go into it on a more e.xtensivo scale during the 
jiast winter. 

'' The fish are caught under the ice, by cutting a seriesjof 
holes and passing the nets under from one hole to another. — 
Various kinds of nets and seines are used, the manner of opera- 
ting being somewhat different with each. The fishing grounds 
are in the Saginaw River and bayous connected therewith, and 
in the bay; and perhaps one hundred men are engaged in it. — 
The kinds caught for this trade are the pickerel, pike, black bass, 
calico bass and perch. Bull heads and suckers are also caught, 
but only for the home market. The prices paid have been for 
pickerel, pike and black bass, G to ~l cents per pound ; for calico 
bass and perch 3 cents. 

" The fish are put up in barrels, frozen or nearly so, and then 
shipped by express to New Y'ork, Cincinnati, and other points ; 
for the trade has greatly e.xpanded, a wider market is found, and 
other operat rs are engaged in it. The express fi-eight is a cents 



I'G I1I^TS To TKAVKI.r.I;,*!. 



per pound, deducting the weight of barrels. A Detroit firm, 

liowover, ships to that point, as raih'oad freight. 

"The amount sliipped by the general dealers engaged in the 
business, from the 1st of January to the 1st of Mareh last, is as 
follows : Harrison & Co., IjO tons to Wm. Davis & 8ons, Detroit ; 
ir. Vv'iUianis, 2!> tons, to New York ; McKay, liraddock and 
others, abi>ut 8 tons. In all, 08 tons from loidrr the ice. 

" The develoi)m(-iit t)f tliis trade thus opens a market lor an 
article that scarcely brought a remunerating i)ri(;e, and for wliich 
thei'e was before only a limited local market. 

Hints to Tr.ATi:i,LKus. — The Flint cS: 1'kkk Makqukttk, the 
Flint & Holly and the DicTiterr & MiLWAiKrE Railways form a 
straight connection fromDionioiT to Saginaw. These roads by a 
compact entered into, between their several managers, run their 
cars, the same as if they were owned by one Company, over one 
and the same road ; thus avoiding any change between Deti'oit 
and Satrinaw. Passengers coming here from the East will find 
it to their interest, to purchase through tickets to East Hagiuaw, 
at the office of the Great Western Eailway Company, as these 
Roads run in connection, and a great deal of tiiiie ami trouble 
will thus be avoided. 

To Business Mln and Plioasukk Sekkeks. — To those about 
traveling Eastward either for pleasure or business, we will hazard 
a suo'gestion, as to which route is the safest, cheapest and most 
pleasant. In leaving Saginw Yalley, of course there is but one 
route; the Flint & Fere Marquette, Flint >S; Holly, and Detroit 
& Milwaukie Roads over which to get to Detroit. From Detroit 
take the Great Western Railway, of course ; as this is the only 
route that goes directly to SusrExsiON BiUDOEand Niaoaka Falls 
and passes through the ftxmous oil regions of Canada. To 
speak in tones of XJi'-'iise of this AAell known and well conducted 
route, would seem almost useless ; for every person must be 
aware that their track is the smoothest to ride over, and their 
cleanly Falace Car.s, the pleasantost, and the polite and assidu- 



HINTS TO TKAVELKBS. 57 



ous attentions passengers receive from its employees, the most 
agreeable, of any route, to or from the West. This road in all 
its appointments is most perfect ; and its management faultless. — 
Take the Great Westekx route by all meariH! and we will guar- 
antee you will be delighted with your trip. To those going to 
New York and points in New England, we would especially re- 
commend the Erie Railway from Buffalo. This Road is the 
Broad gtuige line, with wide and roomy cai-s, magnificently finish- 
ed and furnished, like the "Great "Western" of Canada, you will 
meet with polite and attentive conductors, a smooth and easy 
track to ride over, luxurious sleeping cars on all night trains, and 
a safe, comfortable and speedy transit. A double track, having 
been laid almost the entire distance from Buffalo to New 
York, renders it less liable to accidents than other roads 
not so provided. Without any interest, further than the advance- 
ment of the comfort and pleasure of the traveller, we would in 
all candor, recommend the above routes. 



58 



ADVERTISEMENTS. 



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60 ADVEKTI8EMENT8. 

F. & P. M. Railway Company 




This Company have now FOR SALE in 

Upwards of 150^000 Acres of 
choice 

PINE and FARMING LANDS. 



Application to purchase any of these 

Lands, may be made in person or by 

letter to 

GEO. S. FROST^ 

Land Commissioner, Detroit. 



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A D VKRTISEMKNTS. 



61 



IFllmt ^ W'^W^B^ Ma.f ^M^tt't- 





^^ Jffim^\ JSH I jJfflfeaK s mMmW/ J^» \ 



ConnectSj via Flint & Holly Railway, with 

Detroit & Milwaukee Railway 



j^rc hoxjXjY- 



TICKETS SOLD FOR ALL POINTS, 
EJ^ST J^lsTJD "VsTEST. 



Freight Rates at low Figures for Lumber, 
and Shingles to Toledo, Cincinnati, &o. 



Thfough Rates on Mefchandisefram New M & Boston. 



H. C. POTTER, Superintendent. 



6-2 



Ar)VET?TlSIOMl NTS. 



THE CHEAP, PLEASANT 



EXPEDITIOUS ROUTE 

BBTVv'"JBErT THE E.A.ST A-KTID "WEST 
IS NOW BY TUB 

DETROI! « IILWADKEE RAIL ROAD, 




?:"■'■■■ '■■■ ."'I'li; V/|l |\ *>)'S'f?**i*al,2&-eWsS^-i^'M4! 



Trains U'ave DETKOIT Daily with Pa.ss.iigcrs foi- 

POIS'TIAC, HOLLY, FENTONVILLE, 

FLINT, SAGINAW, OWOSSO, 8T. JOHN'S, 
LANSING, GEANI) EAPIDS, GEAND HAVEN, 

MUSKEGON, MILWAUKEE, St. PAUL'S, St. Anthony. 



FIRST CLASS EELIABLE STEAMSHIPS, 

T^uilt expressly for this line, ply ou the Lake.s to and from 
each Train. 



CI,0SK CONNECTIONS MADE AT DETEOIT WITH THE 

GFliAT WiSTlElM QF Cmmkr 



BUFFALO, EOCHESTEE, BOSTON, NEW YOEK, PHILA- 
DELPHIA, TOEONTO, and with G. T. R., for 
MONTEEAL and (iUEBEC. 



For Emigrants this Line offers Cheap and Comfortable Transit. 

^g^For 1 artioulais see Companv's Tiiiio Table, to bo Iiail at anv of the Stations on ap- 
plic^..„u. Tlii^ -lELKGUAril EINK IS OPEN FOU EUBLlO BUSINESS. 

THOS. BELL, Gen'l Sup't. 
D. & M. 11. E. Office, Detroit, 1866. 



ADTKKTISKMENTS. 



63 



Great 





GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY OF CANADA 

AND UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE 

from Detroit, Mich., lu Sur-pension lirulge, Niiigarn F:ills, niid llramh J{oa(ls flora 
Hamilton to Toronto, frou! Harrisburgh to (Tiicliih, iuul from Kotnoka to Sarnia, 
forming with its connections tho shortest and best route hetween all points East 
and West 

THREE IHROUGI EXPRESS TRIIISraWHIOlllL!, 

Connecting at Detroit with 

Michigan Central, Petroit li Milwaukee, and Michigan Southern I'aihvays. for 
Chicago, Mihvaukie, Cincinnati, St. Louis, St Paul, and all points West, Northwest 
and Southwest; at Suspension Bridge and liuffalo, with New Y'ork Central and Erie 
Railways for Koc-hester, Syracuse, Rome, Ugdenshurg, Utica, Albanj', Troy, Sara- 
toga, Springfield, Worcester, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltinio-e, Washing, 
ton and all points East, Northeast and Southeast; at Hamilton with Royal Ma'l 
Line, and at Toronto, with Grand Trunk Railway and Royal Mail Line, and 
American Express Line of Steamers for Kingston, Preseott, Ogdensburg, Ottawa' 
Montreal, Quebec, Portland, <tc. 

ThooEily i(»ii}c viu i\i:8g^cii':B il<':t>lsaii«l ^u^pt'^R^ioiB SSfids'e 

and |»asisiii$; tliroiii^li tli«> <r<>Io!>g-atii>4S Oil 

Kcilj;:ioii«> of <:aioa<la. 

FARES AS LOW AS BY OTHER LINES. 

SleepiiKj iktrs on yif/hf Trttius, and Simthhuj <'ai-s on 
I)<nj Tr<((ns. 

Passenger Cars are furnished with Patent Ventilators. 

BAGGAGE CHECKED THROUGH TO ALL IMPORTANT POINTS. 

gJ^"Ainerican Currency taken at par for Through Fares and Sleeping Car Berths, 
also for Meals <fcc., at Refreshment Saloons 

Trains run by Hamilton Time which is 12 minutes faster than Detroit Time, and 
25 minutes slower than New York Central Railroad Time. 

Through Tickets by this Route are for sale at all thn principal Ticket Ofgces in 
the United States and Canadas 

CHARLES McCABE, Western Passenger Agent, Detroit, Mich. 

THOMAS S\> IIS YARD, JAMES tHAKL,T<tX, 

Ueneral Manager, Hamilton, C. W General Agent, Hamilton, C. W. 



64 ADVEUriSEMENTS. 



1 EA1ILWA¥ 



BKOAD GAUG-E— DOUBLE TRACK. 

Buffalo, Dunkirk or Salamanca^ 

TO 

NEW YORK, BOSTON, 

And all New England Cities. 

Jg^g'Fuur Express Trains Daily. 460 Miles without change 
of Coaches, saving J82 miles in distance. Close connec- 
tions made at Bufialo with GEANl) TEUNK EAIL- 
WAY TEAINS, at Dunkirk with Lake Shore Eail- 
way, and at Salamanca with Trams of 
A. & G. W. Eailway. 

iJ^^EASTEEN PASSENGEES should bear in mind that by 
purchasing Tickets via the EEIE EAILWAY, all the modern 
improvements in Eailway Traveling are secured. 

^'"ST'There is no change of Coaches between Dunkirk, Buftalo, 
or Salamanca and New York, by which a good night's rest is 
sectired, and the unreasonable changes incident to other lines 
entirely avoided. 

New York ami New Kn^land Passongreis seourins Tioketi; by the Erie Kjiilway ^^"omu 
depfiid upon raakins; the founections at Dunkirk, Buffalo and Salamanoiv, as when neces- 
sary, Trains on this Kailway will wait from g^^ Oni' to Two Hours lor Western Trains 
and make regular running time through to New York. 

^Tickets reading FROM DUNKIRK are good via 
BUFFALO. 

The best Ventilated and most LUXURIOUS SLKKPING COACH KS iu the World ac- 
company all Night Trains on this Railway. 

g^PASSENGKRS holding T'HROUGH TICKETS to any point in New England, will 
be transfened with their Kaggage, through New York FREE OF CHARGE. 

lie sure and seeiirr your Tickets via ERIE KAJLWAT. For sale at all 
principal Ticket Offices. 

HUGH RIDDLE, F. E. MORE, WM. R. RURR, 

Oen'l Sup't X. Y. Wi'stern I'ass'r Ag't, Chicago. Oen'l Pass'r .\g"t, N. Y. 



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ADVEEIISEMENIS. 



65 



C^AT WESr^^ 






I^ ^ I L "VT" J^ "Y" 




TICKET ACENCY 

No. 103, BLISS BLOCK, 
EAST SAGINAW, - - MICHIGAN. 



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TIOICETS TO 

New York, Boston, St, Paul, St, Louis, 

aoy, Sfracuse, Ciocinnati, Chicap, 

) Rutland, Vt, Kansas, Springfield, Milwauliee 

( Philadelphia, La Cfosse, Washington, Green Bay, 



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^j K^'Iafonnation concerning all Koutes furnished on application. TIME AND /' 
^ MONEY SAVED BY I'URCnASlNG TIIROrGir TICKETi=!. ^ 

A. FERGUSON, Agent. S^ 



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66 



ADVEKTISEMENTS. 




OmciO, Oorner of "Wator :iiicl Tuscola t^streets, 

EAST SAGINAW, MICH. 



®hC ^itiUl ^tttCVpti^C, I..sued ev.ry ■nornii.g, (Sunday excepted, 
contains the Latest Dispatches, aciu-ral and Local Ki-ws, and circulatiiif; among the 
Inmberrnen and other business men of the Saginaw Valley, is by far 

The Best Medium for Advortising in Northern Michigan. 



($l!^iIiU^"iP,:pillPI'? Issued every Tlan-s.l.y, is a very lar^e 
Bhoet. filled with thc^choicest of readiu^r, and is decidedly t/,e Iwst J-'umili/ Nrtrs/.aper 
published In this part of the t-tate. 

A limited number of Advertisements only admitted. 

dihe OtRce, furnished with a large ."issortnier.t of job type of i/ie Latest Styles and 
BUferior jMacuine prrssks includirg a 

FIRST CLASS HOE'S DRUM CYLINDER, 

PLAIN & ORNillVIENTAL JOB PRINTING, 

On short notice ami reasoiiultle terms. 
HAND BILLS, CIRCULARS, LETTER HEADS, TICKETS, 

POSTERS, BILL HEADS, CARDS. ic. &c. 

— ALSO. — 

Book and PamphletWork. —Law Cases and Briefs. - Lumber 

Inspection Bills.— Shipper's Bills.— Commercial 

Blanks of all descripticns. 

Steamboat <£• liailroad I*rinting , Colored <fr Fancy Work, 

Bank Printing, Drafts, Checks. Certificates. &c.. 4c. 
narGEBMAN printing Correctly and Neatly done. 
3ar All conununications b'.iouM be addresped to 

EAST eAOINAW, MICH. 



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ADTERTISOIENTS. 



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IJ^holesale & Retail Dealers in 



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NO. 20<>, OeiWESBB STKBET, 



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Choice Assortment of Paper, Envelopes, Blank Work, Blanks, 

Ink, Desk Fixtures, Gold Pens, and all appurtenances 

in the line, 

BIBLES, I'UAYKIt BOOKS, SCHOOL BOOKS. A LARGE ASSOKTMENT 
OF ELEGANT TOY BOOKS, &c. 

lilanhs, lHank IVorh-, <(V'., i*rhitrd, and Blank 
Work made to order. 



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AT)VEIlTISEME>rTS. 






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^ F. G. CASEY, PROPRIETOR. 

k^ }Jliss Block, oijposito BauLTolt jroiise, '~*^ ^ArST SAGINAW, MICH. 



TARSNBY^ RICH A GO.^ 



DEAT.EKS IX 



GROCERIES & PROVISIONS, 

SOLB AGENTS FOR 
niSr3L.E"y Sc -WIXilDEI^'S 



AND 



^ Wholesale and Retail Dealers in 

I FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC LIQUORS. 

J No. 126, Not'th Water Street, 

EAST SAGINAW, MICH . 



ABVKRTISEM F.NTS . 



GMAS. SC£IUE;RMA3^M, 

(SUC(^ESS()li TO lilNDKK k CO.) 

Jf'holt'sdfc ain1 lief (I if Ih-iiler in 

Groceries, 

Provisions, Flour, Feed, Paints, Oils, 
Crockery, Glass and Stone Ware. 

Forwarding and Commission MercFiants. 

ALSO, AGENTS FOR 

'S OETROIT, TOL[00, HID M SHORE 




LINE OF STEAMERS. 

Store and Dock, No. 211, North Water Street. 

BAIT CJTir, MICJJ. 

THE STEAMERS 

SUSAN WAR 

WILL PLY REGULAELY BETWEEN 

Hast Sagiiiai2ir and Detroit^ 

TOUCHING at all INTERMEDIATE PORTS. 

LEA VING DETROIT EOU SAGiyA W EVEIiY 

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 

LEAVING BAY CITY FOR DETROIT 

Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays. 

For Fi-eight or Passage apply to 

CHAS. SCHUERMANN, 

B^Y CITY IS^IOH. 



ADVERTISEMENTS. 



71 



GKARI.KS STRAPIT^ 

(Successor to Cross & Bnardman.) 
U IKtLKSALK A\l) lil^TAU. JflCAT.KTf IN 




^MB wwmtMm 



A.3Sri3 O-EKTERA^r. 



\o. Il.'t. North ffftfer Street, 

EAST SAGINAW, MICH. 
DR. P. TO^HIPPLE, 





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101, G-enesee St.. 3d floor Office No 9, 

(Will remove to (lonesee St., opposite Everett House, aliout Oct. 1st.) 

EAST SAGINAW, MICH. 



Life, Inland and Marine Insurance, and 
General Agency. 

102 GENESEE STREET COKNEK OE WATEK STREET, 

3MJ. Particular attention given to eonveifaneing, and the 
drawing up of Businestg insti'Mnienf^ of every description. 








Fourth Vfoot'f lifiss Jilojk, S. Washlmjton St,, 



EAST Saginaw, migh. ( 

^ E. W. LYON & CO., PROPRIETORS, t 



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PARTICULAR ATTENTION GIVEN TO 

Tint ''$zvz l^udi. Illaufe ^Sarii, aua iirs! a!i;I?s a? 



©©jiiMiiW-Siii ?rr ■' 






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Ruling and Binding done to Order. 



Orders taken at Geo. F. Lewis' Stationery Store, 
First Floor. 




HISTORY OF SAGIMW CITY. 



Sagiuaw City the (Jouuty seat of the County of Saghiaw, is situ- 
ated on the west bank of the Saginaw river, eighteen miles from 
Saginaw Bay, and one and one half miles below the confluence of 
the Tittabawassee and Saginaw rivers, and is navigable to this 
point fur vessels drawing not to exceed eight feet of water at its 
lowest stage ; a depth sufficient to admit the larger proportion of 
vessels used in the navigation of the great chain of Lakes with 
which it connects. A ridge of land extending upwards of two 
miles, running parallel with the river and a short distance from 
it, rises to a height of twenty-eight feet above low water mark, 
and affords the most delightful locations for the construction of 
private residences. That part of the city between this ridge and 
the river is used for commercial, manufacturing and mercantile 
purposes. A public square occupies the centre of the City upon 
which stands the Court House of Saginaw County ; an imposing 
edifice, and one of the finest of t.he kind in the State of Michi- 
gan; and also a brick building containing the County Offices, on 
each side of this square four handsome Churches are erected 
besides the Union School House, and the County Jail. 

The locality of the site of this city far surpasses that of any 
of its sister cities in the valley, and perhaps is unrivalled in that 
respect by any city in the west. 

In the year 1820 the United States Government established 
on the site now occupied by the central portion of Saginaw City 
a military post, which was maintained but a few years ; about 
the same time the American Fur Company established a trad- 

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lIISTOItY OF S.VtilNAW CITV. 



ing post at or near the stuckade erected by the Government, 
which was maintained until the year 184G. The affairs of the 
Cornpanj' for several years weie managed by Wm. McDonald 
who continued to reside at this place untd his death, which 
occurred in IS") I ; and also by Gardner D. Williams until the 
(■oinpany ceased to carry on operations here. At the time the 
Government took possession of the place for military purposes, 
the entire country was an unbroken forest. The stockade was 
constructed on the brow of the hill, near the present residence of 
the Hon. P. C. Andre, overlooking- the river, and dui-ing the 
time the troops were quartered at this place, they cleared the 
bottom land between the stockade and the river. The troops 
were finally withdrawn, and the military post abandoned by the 
Government ; the necessity of nmintaiuing a military post at 
this point no longer existing. As early as the year 1852, John 
Farly and Samuel McClusky caused a portion of the territory 
no^v occupied as the city, to be plotted by the name of the Town 
of Saginaw. But few lots were sold by the proprietors of said 
plot, and with the exception of a rude hut constructed by a 
half-breed known as Jack Smith, and a block house by Louis 
Campau in the same year, no improvements were made on the 
plot thus laid out. The block house erected by Campau was a 
novelty iu regard to the manner of its construction, every portion 
of it including the roof and floor (excepting the chimneys) hav- 
ing been constructed of timber hewn by the hand of the early 
pioneers. It was massive in its construction and withstood the 
ravages of time — a monument to the indefatigable industry of 
the early French pioneer —until 1862 when it was destroyed by 
fire. 

In 1835 Samuel Dexter caused another portion of the present 
site of Saginaw city to be plotted ; known as the plot of Sagi- 
naw City ; including the N. E. quarter of Sec. 26, Town N. E. 
12, 4 E. But few sales of lots were made by Dexter ; and in 
1836, he disposed of his interest to Mackie, Oakley & Jennison of 
the City of New York, who associated with them the late Nor- 



HISTORY OF SAGINAW CITY. 6 

man Little, under whose auspices the present plot of the City of 
Saginaw was created ; embracing the Dexter territory, together 
with the whole of said section on both sides of Saginaw river, 
and portions of adjacent ter-ritoiy. This was the era of gigantic 
land and other speculations. Mr. Little moved to his new home 
from the State of New York and entered energetically on his 
mission -that of building up a city. He was the main spring 
— the propelling power in the movement — attracted by the 
wealth of the forests of the valley, its salubrious climate, the 
unrivalled water communication connecting the far interior 
with the great chain of Lakes ; and its fertility of soil — enthusi- 
astic and far-sighted, he then predicted the future growth and 
greatness of the valley, its eventual developement and position ; 
and although the financial revulsion of iH'il compelled a sus- 
pension of the improvements begun and in contemplation by 
him, resulting in his pecuniaiy prostration and removal from 
the place for a time, yet his conviction of the ultimate destiny of 
the valley was so strong, that he returned again in 1850 with 
abundant capital with which to mature his earlier plans. For- 
tuitous, circumstances compelled him to re-commence his laboi's 
on the opposite bank of the river at East Saginaw. Mr. Little 
lived to realize his earlier hopes and predictions in the fullest 
fruition and now sleeps beneath the sod of the valley he so long 
and ardently loved. During the year I80G the Webster House, 
two large warehouses, one on the river and one on Washington 
street, the residence of the late Gardener D. Williams, Hiram 
L. Miller, and several other buildings were erected. The crisis 
of 1837 paralysed to a great extent all progress for years, the 
city exhibiting comparatively little advance uatil 1850 and 1851. 
This may be said to have been the dark age of the Saginaw valley. 
Gloomy as it was, it did not stand still. The energy displayed 
by its early settlers, and those who followed them thither by no 
means slumbered, steadily though not rapidly, they pushed for- 
ward improvements throughout the city. School houses — the 
(Jourt house - and warehouses were put up, and the business of 
the place increased although to a considerable extent embar- 



4 IirSTOKY Ol'- SAfilNAW (ITY 

rassed fur want of direct and t'ie(iueiit coiiiniunicatioii with tho 
outer business world. 

During this period Nelson Hniith, Esq., tlicu a resident of 
this city, constructed the first schooner permanently used in 
the carrying trade of this city — the Julia Smith, which fur a 
niimber of years was the principal medium for the transit of 
merchandise. An occasional vessel arrived from Detroit, but no 
regular line of communication was eataV)lished until the year 
1S50. 

Among the first settlers of Saginaw City were Eieazer Jewett, 
Gardner D. Williams, Abram Butts, James J'usby, Harvey 
Williams, Elijah N. Davenport, Hiram L. Miller, Charles D. 
Little and James Eraser. The first white child born in Sagi- 
uaw County was Mary^ewett, the daughter of Eieazer Jewett, 
now Mrs. Dr. N. D. Lee, a resident of this city. The first male 
white child was Wm. W illiams, son of the late Gardner D. Wil- 
liams, who also is a resident. The first event took place in 
March, lSo4, the second in March 18i)5. Both were bom with- 
in the present corporate limits of the city of Saginaw. At the 
date last mentioned the families of the persons referred to formed 
the principal portion of the white population of the valley. A 
few adventurous French voyarjers from Detroit and Canada 
attachcii of the American and English fur C'ouipanies, squatted in 
various localities upon the river, engaged principally in hunting 
and Indian trading. The Chippewa Indians at this early period 
were almost the sole possessors of the|^ valley, and in the year 
1882 numbered some 3.500 souls. The abundance of game in 
the forests of the valley, of the fish in its rivers, and the romantic 
scenery, made the present site of this City and Greenpoint 
adjacent thereto, a favorite resort and camping ground, and was 
called by them Ka-pay-shaw-wiuk, signifying the Great Camp- 
ing Ground. In the year 1887 the suiall-pox committed fearful 
ravages among this band of Saginaw Indians, carrying off 
nearly two-thirds of their number. The principal remnant of 
this band have been removed from the valley and now occupy 
lands in Isabella county where they are gradually passing from 



HISTOKY UJ- SAGIX.VW CITY. 



a semi-civilized state into a higher grade of intellectual and 
moral being. The river bank in the central part of the' city was 
set apart and reserved by them as a place of sepulture for their 
dead. The' rude hand of progress in the developement of the 
present higher order of things temporal, has not spared the 
quiet repose of the illustrious Iiulian dead, who for so many years 
has slept " the sleep that knows no waking "' beside the much 
loved stream ; and the spade and pick of the modern vandal, as 
he makes excavations for the foundation of some stately ware- 
house, manufactory or other improvement, throws up to the 
eyes of the curious spectator the bones of these once swarthy 
braves and their biirial paraphanalia with as little remorse as 
the grave digger in ITamlet. 

"Alls poor Yo irk." 

Our fellow townsman. Dr. J. N. Smith, has formed from these 
exhumations a considerable anatomical collection, < and has ar- 
ranged the same in such a manner that reflects credit upon him. 

The inhabitants of the valley at the present day can form but 
an inadequate idea of the toil, sutfering and privations of its 
pioneers at tlie time of its early settlement. No steamer then 
disturbed the surface of the Western Lake or Eiver, no steam 
whistle broke the '' expressive silence" of the broad expanse of 
prairie and forest. The Indian roamed the monarch of the val- 
ley ; its stillness broken only by the crack of his rifle. The sur- 
face of its silver streams disturbed by nothing save the' noise- 
less dip of his paddle, and stealthy progress of his canoe as 
he followed his precarious calling, in search of food or furs. — 
No road save the Indian trail winding its devious way from set- 
tlement to settlement, then far apart, through swamps at times 
almost impenetrable, and streams unbridged and frequently im- 
passable. The North star and the pocket compass at all times 
were more reliable as indicating the route the traveller desired 
to pursue than the "blase" or the "trail." 

Obstacles such as these were sufficient to deter all save the 
most hardy and resolute of purpose from seeking a home in this 



(3 HISTORY OK SA(ilNA\V CITY. 



now populous valley. But to the men whose names we have 
herein given, as the early pioneers, these obstacles presented no 
terror ; men in whose vooabulary there was no suclx word as 
"fail." These with their equally indomitable wives, penetrated 
the almost impassable swamps, forded turbid and swollen streams 
upon Indian ponies or sleds drawn by oxen ; or trusting them- 
selves to canoes upon streams obstructed at every turn by masses 
of impenetrable drift-wood, making long and tedious portages a 
necessity ; camping out in the forest night after night, made 
cheery by the light of the camp fire, illuminating its green arches, 
which afforded them their only shelter from the fervor of the mid- 
day sun, or the fury of the storm. The settlement thus begun 
was gradually increased. The ring of the hardy woodman's axe 
usurped the sound of the crack of the Indian rifle, and the set- 
tlers log cabin the site of the flndian wigwam. Slowly but 
steadily the forest shrank back from the river before the steady 
assaults oF the pioneer; and the place of worship, the school 
house, the store and the workshop soon became realities — fixed 
fdcfs — The "latch string liung out" on the door of every house 
or cabin ; hospitality was the rule — the want of it the exception, 

A small remnaent of this grand pioneer stock, the original 
thereof, still remain in and about Saginaw City, enjoying the well 
earned fruits of their early labors, and now as then, dispensing 
with the dignity of maturer age, that genuine charity and hospi- 
tality which from early habit has become as it were a rule of 
actions with them. Innumerable are the blessings enjoyed by 
the citizens, not only of this city but of the adjoining country ; 
the result of the admirable foresight, and indomitable courage 
and energy of the pioneers of this valley, a greater portion of 
whom have passed away. 

To the greater portion of the population of this county they 
are but little known. Those who survive and knric them in days 
"lang syne," will not cease to cherish the memory of the warm 
and open-hearted hospitality — the open-handed liberality — the 
genuine man and womanhood of the pioneers of Saginaw valley. 



iriSTOKY OF SAGINAW CITY. I 

In 18")0 the City of Saiiinaw contained six wholesale and re- 
tail stores, five carpenter and joiner shops, three boot and shoe 
shops, three blacksmith shops, one bakery, one steam saw milJ, 
one paint shop, three hotels and three grocery and provision 
stores and two other places of retail trade. 

Hon. Gardner 1). Williams was the first Mayor elect. He was 
re-elected the succeeding year to that office. His death occur- 
ing before the e.xplration of his second term, Hon. Hiram L. 
Miller then liecorder of the city acted as Mayor until the elec- 
tion of Geo. W. Bullock, Esq., who held the office for two con- 
secutive terms. Hon. John Moore sxicceeded Geo. W. Bullock, 
Esq., and was re-elected, P. C. Andre, Esq., was elected for the 
ne.\t term, followed by Stewart B. Williams who was succeeded 
by the present mayor, \Vii].. M. Miller, Esq. 

The population of the city was 586. Up to the year 1857 the 
City of Saginaw formed a portion of the township of Saginaw, 
a City charter was granted by the Legislature of the State which 
went into operation in the spring of that year. 

The projection of the plank road from East Saginaw to Flint, 
and its construction in 1851 — thus completing an available com- 
munication to Detroit — infused new life into every department 
of trade throughout the valley. A semi-weekly line of steam- 
ers plied regularly during the season of navigation between this 
place and Detroit, and two steamers between Saginaw City and 
Bay City. 

The population of the city and business in all its various 
branches rapidly increased. In 1851-2, the Union School 
House was constructed, five churches commenced, and three of 
them completed. 

The principal business up to this period, and up to 1860 and 
1861, was the manufacture of lumber, which during the two 
years prior to that time had attained great importance and formed 
the principal business not only of this city, but of the entire 
valley. 



S IIISTOKY OF SAfilNAW CITY. 

The discovery of salt in ISOO, and its almost immediate devel- 
opment, gave additional impetus to trade. The second salt well 
in the valley was sunk and went into successful opei'ation in this 
city. The sinking of this well and one at East Saginaw, ren- 
dered success in the manufacture of salt no longer doubtful. — 
Capital, and busines men from all parts of the country were at- 
tracted hither by the prospect of success then presented and 
assured. 

All branches of trade were beneticially affected thereby, stores, 
shipyards, steam and other manufacturing establishments, sprung 
up as if by magic. The capital of the city increased during the 
three years succeeding 18()0 one hundred fold, the population of 
the city doubled, brick stores, large manufacturing establish- 
ments, tasteful dwellings and Churches were erected The Saginaw 
River was alive with commerce ; regular steam lines of commu- 
nication established between this City and Detroit, Buffalo, Cleve- 
land, Toledo, Chicago and Grooderich ; and lines of stages to all 
the towns in the interior. So large an accession to the wealth 
and i)opulation of the City, enabled the government of the city 
and its inhabitants, to expend large sums in the improvement of 
streets ; laying side walks and drainage of the surrounding 
ccmntry. At present the streets throughout the entire city are 
in most excellent condition ; miles of side-walk leading to every 
mans' door, renders pedestrianism at all times and in all weather 
no unpleasant task. Two additional brick school houses have 
been erected, and a third at an estimated cost of § iO,O0O is to be 
commenced the ensuing season. Besides the facilities created 
for education under the general laws of the State, there are 
several private schools uf a high order of merit ; The IJiverside 
Seminary now in successful operation taking the lead. A Street 
Eailway from this City to East Saginaw has been completed and 
is now in successful operation. Steam ferry Boats during the 
season of navigation ply regularly between the two places. 

The city contains five Hotels; but these are inadequate to ac- 
commodate the travelling community, and the construction of a 
sixth has already been commenced by William H. Taylor, Esq., 



IlISTOKY OF SAGIXAW CITY. 



on the corner of Court aud Ilamilton streets, which, judging 
from the design of the architect, promises to be one of the largest 
and finest structures in the State. 

The city contains seven Churches, viz : Presbyterian, Metho- 
<list, Episcopalian, Eoman Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran and Dutch 
Reformed. Two Banking Houses, two Real Estate Brokers 
offices, two Pliotographic Galleries, two Masonic Lodges, one 
Odd Fellows Lodge, one Lodge of the order of Good Templars, 
one Lyceum, a well orgrinized Fire Department, fifteen Physici- 
ans and Surgeons, five Dentists, fourteen Lawyers, one Weekly 
Newspaper, (Saginaw Valley Herald), one Newsroom, seven 
('lergymen, three Book Stores, six Dry Good Stores, eighteen 
Grocery and Provision Stores, one Feed Store, three Drug Stores^ 
two Wholesale and Retail Hardware Stores, six ready made 
Clothing Stores, one Hair and Ornamental Jewelry Store, one 
Hat and Cap Store, one Crockery and Glassware Store, four 
Boot & Shoe Stores, two Bakeries, two Confectionary Stores, six 
Meat Markets, four Barber Shops, two Tobacco and Segar Stores, 
two Livery Stables, one Ship-yard, six Blacksmith Shops, six 
Cooper Shops, four Paint Shops, three Cabinet Ware Rooms, 
ten Architects and Builders and one Telegraph office. 

Manufacturing Establishments — eight Steam Saw Mills, eight 
Salt Blocks, three Shingle Mills, one Flouring Mill, one Salt Mill, 
two Door, Sash and Blind Manufactories, two Planing Machines, 
four Stave and Heading Manufactories, five Carriage and Sleigh 
Manufactories, one Gun and Rifle Manufactory, five Cabinet 
Ware Manufactories, three Steam Boiler Machine and Engine 
Manufactories, three Tin and Sheet-iron Manufactories, one 
Segar Manufactory, Four Restaurants and twenty-five other 
])laces of retail trade. 

The population of the City in LS60, was 1,712. The present 
population is 5,426. It is confidently anticipated that the con- 
struction of a Rail Road connecting this City with the Detroit and 
Milwaukee Rail Road at Owosso will be completed during the 
ensuing year , thus affording the citizens of the Valley direct 
communication with Chicago, Cincinnati and the far west. Tiie 

Mb 



10 mSTUUY or SA(ilN'AW (ITY. 

complctiuu of tliis Ivoiid will give uu addiliunul iiii[)etus to the 
trade by opening new avenues for tlie transit and sale of the salt 
and lumber of the Valley. In short we predict that the next 
ten years will produce improvements in trade and an accession 
to the wealth and population of Saginaw City as great as we 
have shown that of the past ten years to have been. Its position 
as a commercial town with the unrivalled water comniunieation, 
suiTOunded by a country abounding in mineral and agricultural 
wealth, all unite to make it what we contidently predict it will 
become, the Queen City of Michigan. 

Gkouge W. BtrLi.ocK was born in Savo}-, Berkshire County, 
Mass., August '21 t\i, 1800. At the age of seven he removed 
with his father to Warren Co., Pennsylvania, where after having 
arrived at sufficient age, he learned the carpenter and joiner's 
trade. In 18ol, he left the old familiar home scenes to pursue 
his fortunes as a pioneer in the then '' far West," and arrived at 
Monroe, Mich., where he carried on business as a builder for five 
years. 

In 1830 he came to Saginaw, and here continued the building 
business until 1844, which he tlien relinquished and commenced 
merchandizing. He carried on the dry goods business in a 
building situated on Hamilton Street, until within one year pre- 
vious to his untimely decease, which occurred Juno Gth, 1801. — 
He was engaged quite extensively in the salt and lumber 
business in connection with his mercantile trade, and was the 
first President of the first salt company organized in Saginaw. 
He owned the largest share of the stock in this company, and 
devoted a large share of his attention to its interests. It was 
here he lost his life by the explosion of one of the salt vats. In 
company with the late James Fraser, deceased, he built the road 
leading from this city to Pay City. He was a public spirited 
man, and done much (or the improvement and advancement of 
the place. He was elected one of the first Aldermen at the or- 
ganization of the city government, and afterwards held the office 
of Mayor for two consecutive terms. 



HISTORY OF SAGIXAAV CITY. 11 

He caused streets to be laid out, and adorned them with shade 
trees, and also erected several substantial buildings. He built 
the first brick dwelling hout^e in Saginaw ("ounty, which he oc- 
cupied as his residence. It is situated on Court Street, and is a 
beautiful structure ; having ample grounds, which are laid out 
in the most tasty an<l elegant style. It really bears a home like 
appearance of ease and comfort. The Episcopal (.^hurch, (St. 
John's) is lai'gely indebted to his zeal and liberality in the erec- 
tion of their beautiful edifice on Washington Street. As a man 
he was frank and open hearted, genial in his manners, with but 
few equals in genuine hospitality. Let his virtues be emulated. 

Cu.vKLEs L. EiCHM.ix, wds ouc of tile early [)ioueers of the 
valley, having come here in 183G, in company witli Norman Lit- 
tle. At Detroit they chartered the steamer Gov. 2[((rcy, and 
were the first who ever navigated the Saginaw' River by steamer. 
He was born in the city of Philadelphia, in the year 1800. He 
was for several years a clerk in a dry goods store at (Janandai- 
gua, N. Y., and first entered into business on his own account at 
Naples, Ontario Co., N. Y., in IS'28. From Naples he went to 
Moscow, Livingston Co., N. Y., and opened a di'y goods store, 
where be remained till 1836, when he came to Saginaw. He 
cantinued the mercantile business in Saginaw until his death, 
which occurred September 6th. He always manifested great in- 
terest in the growth and pro.si>erity of the town, and done a 
great deal in an uno.stentatious manner for its material advance- 
ment. He was unassuming in his manners, but genial and affa- 
ble in disposition. He represented Saginaw County in the State 
Legislature, in 1846. He ran against the late Hon. James Gr. 
Birney, then living at Lower Saginaw, now called Bay City. — 
He was a firm supporter of the Episcopal (Jhurch, and shortly 
previous to his death was largely instrumental in the erection of 
St. John's church, on Washington Street. Few men had more 
friends than the subject of this memoir, and his loss was felt to 
be a severe affliction to the whole community. •' Death loves a 
shinine: mark." 



12 



HISTORY OF SAGINAW CITY. 



The House Fctrxishinr Emporium; of Elliott & Harrison, at 
East Saginaw, contains all the various articles in the way of 
China and Crockery ware that are known to the trade. In ad- 
dition to these the stock of Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mirrors, Plated 
Goods and Cutlery, kept at their establishment, is desirable in 
style and low in price; and the demands of the trade, both 
wholesale and retail, are met by the proprietors in a way that 
gives universal satisfaction. The Saginaw City Railroad, termi- 
nates on Water Street, very near the Emporium, which affords a 
convenient mode of access for residents of Saginaw who desire 
to purchase supplies of House Furnishing Goods. 

Benjamin Geer commenced business in this city November, 
1864. He occupies a fine, large store, and keeps the largest and 
best selected stock of goods in the city, consisting of Dry Goods, 
Groceries, Boots and Shoes, and numerous et ceteras. Mr. 
Geer's reputation as a Merchant, and a fair and upright dealer, 
stand above reproach, by means of which he has secured a large 
and lucrative patronage. Mr. Geer sells his goods at a very Idw 
figure, having adopted the principle of ''Cj[uick sales and small 
profits," and is always pleased to show his stock Avhether a pur- 
chase is made or not. Give him a call. 

ST. JOHN'S CHURCH. 
In the year 1836, there could have been found in all the Sag- 
inaw Valley, but three communicants of the Protestant Episco- 
pal Church — Mr. and Mrs. Busby and Mrs. Amanda Eichman. 
Not till the year 1841, was there a service of the church held in 
what then constituted Saginaw County. During that year the 
Rev. Daniel E. Brown, of Flint, visited the new settlement, and 
for several years he held occasional services here. At length in 
1851 a parish was organized, and the Rev. Joseph Adderly was 
called to take charge of the same. He was succeeded in 1852, 
by the Rev. Daniel B- Lyon, who remained but one year. In 
1853, the Rev. V. Spaulding was called to the Rectorship. The 
number of communicants reported to the Diocesan Convention 
that year was eleven. On the 20th February, Bishop McCoskry 



niSTOKY OF SAGINAW CITY. 18 



made his first visit to this parish,and on the 11th April, following 
he returned to lay the corner stone of the present church edifice. 

In June, 1858, the Rev. V. Spaulding resigned ; the number 
of couimunicants having now increased to twenty-four. In the 
following year the Rev. Edward Magee accepted a call to the 
Rectorship. A debt of ^iOO had hitherto prevented the conse- 
cration of the church, but this indebtedness being liquidated, on 
the 9th May, 1860, Bishop McCoskiy consecrated the church 
by the name and title of " St. John's." In the year follow- 
ing, the Rev. Mr. Magee tendered his resignation ; three commu- 
nicants having been added during his pastorate. He was 
succeeded in 1 862, by the Rev. Osgood E. Fuller, who remained 
three years; the number of communicants having meanwhile 
almost doubled, there being no less than fifty- one reported to the 
Convention in 1865. 

The present Rector is the Rev. John Leech, and the number 
of communicants is eighty-eight. 

The church has attained its present growth with but very lit- 
tle assistance from abroad. During his incumbency the Rev. Y. 
Spaulding went East, and procured 1500 to assist in the erection 
of the church edifice, and by the advice and with the consent of 
the Bishop, the late Charles L. Richman solicited aid for the 
same object in several of the larger cities in the State of New 
York. 

He there obtained the sum of 1600, together with the baptis- 
mal bowl and communion sett presented through him, by the 
late Mrs. Ebenezer Hale, of Canandaigua, N. Y. The bible and 
prayer book, still in use, are the gift of our late lamented towns- 
man, George W. Bullock. Through the commendable exertions 
of the ladies of the congregation, a new bell will in a few weeks 
send its sweet music from the tower of St. John's, along the rich 
and busy valley of the Saginaw. 

EIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 

The First Presbyterian Church of Saginaw City, the oldest 
church of the Saginaw Valley, was gathered by the ministerial 



14 TlrSTOKY OK SAfilNAAV (ITY. 

labors of I?ev. TI. L. Miller, during the years 18^6 and 1837, 
and organized March 1st. 18:)S, with the following members : 

Norman Little, Jane A. Little, Elizabeth Rice, Thomas Smith, 
Wm. Ileartwell, Mrs. Harvey Williams, T. ]j. FTuu-o, Mrs. T. L. 
Howe, Hinds Smith, Mrs. Julia Smith, Mabel Terrill, ]\[rs. H. L. 
Miller. 

An occasional circuit rider of the Methodist Church had vis- 
ited this region prior to 1836, holding an isolated religious ser- 
vice, but the labors of Mr. Miller i.-onstituted the fir.st regular 
permanent ministry of the Saginaw Valley. Failing health 
compelled him to terminate his ministerial service in 1839, but 
continuing to reside here, his name and influence has been iden- 
tified with the entire history of the church of which he was the 
founder. His successors in the ministry and the periods of their 
service, have been as follows : 

Eev. C. F. Foot, stated supply, .January, 1840, to i\fay, 1S40. 

Bev. Harvey Hyde, stated supply, March, 1842, to May, 1844. 

Rev. C. H. Baldwin, stated supply, January, 1840, to July, 
1847. 

Rev. Louis Mills, stated siipply, November, 1848, to July, 1849. 

Rev. D. M. Cooper, Pastor, June, LSol, to April, 18r)9. 

Rev. D. H. Taylor, stated supply, March, 1861, to March, 186;">. 

Rev. J. W. Hough, Pastor, July, 1865. 

The chui'ch was oi'ganized as a Presbyterian church, but dur- 
ing the first years of its existence was not under the care of any 
ecclesiastical body. In 1842, its foi'm of government was 
changed to Congregational, and it was connected successively 
with the Eastern and the Genesee Conferences. In 1853, it re- 
turned to the Presbyterian polity, and became a member of the 
Detroit Presbytery, being transferred to the Saginaw Presbytery 
upon the constitution of that body in 1856. 

While it was a Congregational ( 'hurch, its deacons were Geo. 
Davis and Albert Miller. Upon its return to the Presbyterian 
polity, H. L. Miller, Robert lire and Geo. Davis, were ordained 
ruling elders, and Alansou Griffis, deacon. Subsequently Geo. 
Davis having deceased, and Robert Ure and Deacon Griffis hav- 



HISXOKY OF SAtilNAW CITY. 15 

ing removed, Timothy Barnard and \Vm. A. Carpenter were or- 
dained ruling elders, and D. ¥. Mitchell, deacon. 

Mr. Miller first preached in a cai-penter shop, UDon the site of 
the house now occupied by Capt. Richman, corner of Washing- 
ton and Ames Streets. Subsequently in the Post Office, nearly 
opposite the hardware store of 1). II. Jerome & Co. ; at times in 
the office of Norman Little, then on corner of Washington and 
Madi.son Streets, and for a period in a building known as " Me- 
chanics' Hall, standing on the site occupied by the house of E. 
Briggs; on Washington Street, since removed and now occupied 
as a dwelling by V. P Woodruff, corner of Payette and Ames 
Streets. In 1887, was built the first public building in the Sag- 
inaw Valley, serving the manifold purpose of church, school house 
and court room. It stood in the rear of the present court house, 
and on the erection of that building was removed to the site now 
occupied by the Jail. This building now occupied by the Metho- 
dist clergyman as a parsonage, served as the place of worship of 
the Presbyterian Church until the erection of the present house 
of worship. This edifice, on the corner of Court and Harrison 
Streets, was the first building in the Saginaw Yalley set apart 
to the purposes of religious worship. Its erection began in the 
spring of 1851, and was completed in the autumn of 185:2. The 
cost of the building was a little more than $3,000. Its architect 
was H. C. Weston. Its completion at that early day when the 
church was still feeble, was chiefly due to the liberality and un- 
tiring eflbrt of its first minister and his lady, who stili live to be- 
hold the fruits of their early labors and sacrifices in its behalf. 
It was dedicated December I'Jth, 1852, the service being- 
preached by Rev. E. P. Kellogg, of Detroit. Measures are now 
in progress for its enlargement to a capacity suited to its present 
needs, with the addition of a conference room, with rooms for 
Sunday School and Pastor's use. 

The whole number of members connected with the church 
since its organization is 175. Its present membership 100. 



IG HISTORY OF SAGINAW CITY. 



METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 

Kev. Andrew Bell, Stephen Lytle, Levi D. Chamberlain and 
Lovina Hart, were in 1 850, appointed a Board of Trnstees for 
this society. 

The first class consisting of only three members was organzied 
in LS5L Of these Mrs. John Moore, alone remains. Eev. 
C. C. Olds, their first Pastor, was appointed to the cJiarge the 
autumn of the same year. The Pastors since then have been 
George Bradley, Addison C. Shaw, Samuel Clements, Jr., John 
Levir.gton, Theron C. Higgins, Wm. Fox, Arthur Edwards, Jr., 
Peynor S. Pai^dington, Isaac C. Cochran and A. R. Bartlett. — 
The church now numbers 83 members. Its Sunday School, un- 
der the care of D. B. Ketchum, Esq.. has 18 ofMcers and 
teachers, and more than IGO scholars. 

The official list at the present time stands as follows : 

A. E. Bartlett, Pastor ; Anson Abbott, Local Preacher ; 
Stewards — Smith Palmer, R. A. Bounting, Edwin Saunders, 
Lorenzo Vj. Curtis, Jas. Penoyer, D. B. Ketchum, Major W. 
HoUi.ster, A. C. Abel ; Class Leader, S. E. Green. 

The building now used as a par.sonage, was dedicated as a 
chapel in the summer of lSb4. The present chapel was dedica- 
ted February, 1864. 

GERMAN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE 
HOLY CROSS. 

The hist church built in Saginaw City was the church of the 
German Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, unaltered Augsburg 
Confession — " the Church of the Holy Cross." It was built in 
the year 1851, and enlarged in 1859. 

The congregation was organized in the year 1848, by the Rev. 
F. Sievers, of Frankenlust, Saginaw County. The services were 
held in private houses and in one of the Court House rooms till 
1851. 

The congregation belongs to the " German Evangelical Luth- 
eran Synod of Missouri, Ohio and other States," and strictly ad- 
heres to the unaltered Augsburg Confession and all the other 



HlSTOllV Ol' SAGIXAW CITY. 17 



symbolical books, as contairied in the " Book of Concord," pub* 
lished in 1580. 

The first regular Pastor was the Rev. (3ttuiar Cloter. His in- 
stalment took place at one of tlie Court House rooms. In 1857, 
he received and accepted a call of Synod to work as a mission- 
ary among the Indians, (Chippewas) in the State of Minnesota. 
His successor was the Rev. T. A. Hugli, who two years after- 
wards accepted a call of the Lutheran congregation in Detroit. 
Then the Rev. Martin Gunther, former!}' of the State of Wis- 
consin, was elected Pastor ; he was installed on the fourth day 
of March, 18G0, and is the present Pastor. 

The congregation has a parsonage, two buryiTig places and 
two parish schools. (3wing to the increase of scholars, a third 
teacher wiU be called as soon as possible. 

The number of voting members at present are eighty-seven. 

MASONIC. 

Saginaw Valley Lodge of A. F. and A. Masons, was oi'gan-. 
ized and received their Dispensation February 19th, 1864, with 
the following officers: 

Dr. D M. Bennett, W. Master ; Wm. McBratnie, S. Warden ; 
T. L. Jackson, Jr. Warden. 

They received their Chai'ter at tlie next session of the Grand 
Lodge in the year 1865, with the same Master and Wardens for 
the year 1865. 

Their officers at the present time are. Dr. D. M. Bennett, W. 
Master; Wm. McBratnie, S. Warden ; W. M. Smith, J. Warden. 

Number of members at the preset time, 43. 

Germaxia Lodqf., No 79, F. & A. M. was organized in Mai^ch, 
1854, under dispensation, with eight ( 'barter Members. The 
present number of members is 84. 

The first officers installed were M. C. T. Plessner, W. M.. 
Count Solms, S. W.; G. Liskow, J. W. The present officers are 
W. M., M. C. T. Plessner, S. W., Wm. Seffardt, J. W., A. Ach- 



18 HISTOKY OF SAGINAW CITY. 

anl, Secretary, (1. Hchultz, Treas. E. Bark, 8. IX, Henry Earn- 
hardt, .r. D., John Bauer, Tyler, Itonieykc. 

Stated meetings on yriday. on or before the lull moon of each 
month. 

T. O. O. F. 

Saginaw Lodge No. 4'J, T. (). of (). F., was instituted Febru- 
ary 9tli, 1841), l)y 1'. (j. Charles I). Little, special D. D. G. M. 

Its first officers elected were as follows: 

W. L. P. Little, N. G.; J. S. Woodruff. A', (r.; .). B. Chamber- 
lain, Secretary, J. Bookstaver, Treasurer. 

This Lodge, as well as a few others in the Stale, for a time 
suffered from adverse circumstances but has steadily kept its 
course and outrode the failui'e which threatened it. It is now 
in a llourishing and healthy condition, numbering eighty-six 
members with almost nightly accj^uisitions to its membership. 

Its present officers are, "W. E. Smith, N. G.; J. Sutherland. Y. 
G,; A. I). Lacy, Treasurer; J. Cook, Secretary. 

The Lodge room is neatly lurnished and tastefully decorated 
with appro])riate emblems of the fraternity, and being well ven- 
tilated will compare favorably with any lodge room in this part 
of the State. 

WASHINGTON ENCAMPMENT, No. 10 I. O. 0. F. 

This Encampment was instituted by Most Worthy (irand 
Patriarch, Dennis, on the 9th of May, 1800; originating witli 
thirt}' members. Its officers are, A. G. YanWay, C. P.; W. 
McEath, F. P.; D. H. Buel, S. W.; A. 0. T. Eaton, -J. W.; B. 
Eice, Treasurer ; A. F. Eockwith. Scribe. 

GGUl) TEMPLAES. 

Saginaw Lodge No. 172, 1. O. G. T., was organized at Sagi- 
naw^ Cit\' Feb. 13th, 1864, with nineteen charter members, and 
increased rapidly for six months, when a reaction took place 
and was reduced considerably in the number of its members, 
although its efficiency was not materially lessoned. It has be- 



HISTOIIV OF SAGINAW CITY. 19 



come firmly established and for the past few months has rapidly 
increased in numbers and influence. It meets every Tuesday 
night in its Hall on Water street. Its present officers are. 
Wm. H. Tutle, W. C. T. Rev. A. R. Bartlett, W. C. 
Jennie Alexander, W. Y. T. Y. W. Holister, W, M. 
Anna Alexander, W. S. Adda Palmer, W. D. M. 
E. C. Newell W. T. Mr^. Linaman, W. E. H. S. 
Miss Miller, W. I. S. G. Kate Eaton, W. L. H. S. 
Sutton, W. O. S. G. Henry Ketchum, W. A. S. 



Thomas Lawrence, W. F. S. 



Otto H. G. Moores commenced business in 1861. He came 
here in 1849, and worked for Daniel Johnson in his steam mill. 
In 1850 ho went to East Saginaw and helped clear away the 
trees preparatory to building the city. The next year he en- 
gaged as clerk with Thomas Whitney in his lumber business and 
remained with him till 1858. Then he came to Saginaw City 
and engaged as bookkeeper for D. II. Jerome, contintiing with 
him till 1861, when he commenced the grocery and provision 
business, in wliich he has been engaged ever since, at his present 
location, No. 317 South Water Street. Mr. Moores enjoys the 
reputation of an honest and upright man, and is much esteemed 
for his good ti-aits of character. 



Saginaw County Officers. 



Sheriff— Jesse H. Cluackeubusli. 
Coiintj Treasurer — Thomas L. Jacksou. 
County Clerk — George Schmidt. 
Register of Deeds — James N. Gotee. 
Judge of Probate — Otto Roeser. 
Prosecuting Attorney — Chauncey II. Gage. 
Circuit Court Commissioner — John J. Wheeler. 
County Surveyor. — Lewis Loeffler. 
Coroner — John Erd. 



SaginaA\^ City Officers. 



Mayor —William M. Miller. 

Recorder— K. F. E. Braley. 

Aldermen 1st Ward — Jas. G. Terry, Ami W. Wright. 

" 2d " Ezra Rust, Richard Khuen. 

" .Jd " Geo. F. Williams, Geo. R. Stark. 
City Attorney — A. S. Gaylord. 
Treasurer — Edwin Sanders. 
Marshal — C. E. Brenner. 
Street Commissioner — Charles T. Brenner. 
Board of Health — W. D. Lee, D. F. Mitchell, Theodore Krauss. 
Constables — Chas. E. Brenner and August Miller. 



SAGINAW CITY DIRECTORY. 



Abbreviations. — For ab., read above; bds,, loards^hei., between 
ea,Y-p., carpenter; cor., corner; col'd colored; E., IJast h., hotise , 
lab., laborer; manuf., mamifactitrer ; manufy., manufactory; X 
^iorM ; propr., 'proprietor; xq's,., residence ; ^., south. 

The word Street is implied. 



Abbott Anthony, farmer, h 90.3 N Fayette. 

Abley John, cooper, bds 812 Monroe. 

Abel A C, foreman for Miller & Norton, h Ames. 

Abel John H, carp, bds Ames. 

Achard William, (Seyffardt & A), h 411 Cass. 

Ackley Ohas H, bonk keeper, h 90G N Hamilton, 

Ackley Fiank C, jeweler, 102 S Water, h 906 N Hamilton. 

Actor Antoine, mason, h 1011 Mackinaw. 

Adams Gr, grocer, 113 S Water, bds 408 N Hamilton. 

Adams J F, grocer, 203 N Water, h 306 N Webster. 

Adams Joseph E, (Andre & Adams), h 406 S W^ebster. 

Adams Thomas, clerk, bds Washington House. 

Adams Thomas, grocer, bds 111 Adams. 

Aldor Frank, lab, h 1003 N Fayette. 

Alexander Daniel, (col'd), lab, h 811 Cass. 

Alexander Mrs Janette,(cord) h 811 Cass. 

Alexander liichard, saw manuf, bds Webster House. 

Allen Charles, carp, h 910 N Bond. 

Allen Frank, caro,h 911 N Fayette. 

Allen James, millwright, bds 611 Adams. 

Allen William, sailor, bds 623 N Water. 

Allenberg John, lab, h 905 S Harrison. 

Allison D W, (Heather & A,) bds N Water. 

Allor Frank, lab, h 1007 N Favette. 



S.UilNAW CITT MKECTORY, 



Alniy Miss J, 208 6ross lload. 

Alvord Will, luniheriiian, li G().'> N (Jranger. 

Aiuericun House, .lolm Fiiedlein propr, 105 X Frankliu. 

Aiuoit Louis, saloon, 'id? N Water, h same. 

Anioit J ( ), clerk, li :}'2() N Water. 

Anchart Geo, lab, li (JOG N Fayette. 

Anchutz Henry, 009 Van Buren. 

Andre & Adams, (Alex A & Joseph E A), furniture 117 S 
Water, manuf, 602 S Water. 

Andre Alex A, (A & Adams), h 201 S Washington. 

Andre Elias, h 502 N Washington. 

Andre P & Co, (P C Andre, A F Douglas & Wm H Childs), 
boots & shoes, lOS N Water. 

Andre P C, (P A & Co), h 200 Court. 

Andre & Stark, (P C A, G P & H J .Stark,) dry goods, 202 N 
Water. 

Andrew Pic-hard, garduer, h 912 Moni'oe. 

Angetts John, lab, h 702 Mackinaw. 

Ansohutz George, lab, h 401 N Webster. 

Anschutz Wilham, lab, h 401 N Webster. 

Arhat Sebastian, shoemaker, h 508 S Fayette. 

Armstrong , millwright, bds (» 1 1 Adams. 

Armstrong W A, photographer, 101 S Water, bds GOO N Wash- 
ington, 

Arnold Silas, lab, bds 709 N Water. 



Bachmau Conrad, lab, h 504 S Mason. 
Baker E L, dentist, 814 S Water, h same. 
Ballintine Samuel, wagon maker, h Hamilton. 

Baptist Church, ■ , Pastor, 202 N Fayette. 

Barber Joseph, wholesale liquor dealer, 31SS Water, h 904 S 

Fayette. 
Barck Edward, grocer, 214 S Water, h same. 
Barkham E J, miller, city mills, h 511 Van Buren. 
l^arlow John, machinist, h Hamilton. 
Barnard John L, lumberman, h 801 Mackinaw. 
Barnard Joseph, (Newell, Barnard & Co), bds 803 N Hamilton, 
Barnard Lacy, lab, bds 709 N Water. 
Barnard, Newell & Co, (Newell & Joseph ]5arnard), lumber & 

salt manufs, 118 N Water. 
Barnard Newell, (Newell Barnard & Co), h 807 N Hamilton. 
Barnard Parish, lumberman, bds 8(>8 N Hamilton. 
Barnard T, h 803 N Hamilton. 
Barney M C, earp, res Salina. 
Barry Sidney, mason, bds 023 N W^ater. 



SAGINAW CITY DIKKCTOKY. '2S 



Bartlett Joseph, carp, b IH 1 N liond. 

Bartlett A E, pastor M E Church, h IOC) S Washington. 

Bartniui & Cmrdiner, (Win H H B & Edwin B G), proprs ^^agi- 

naw Valley llorahl, 108 N Water. 
Bartram W H H', (B >!t Gardiner), bds <J01 N Washing-ton, 
Bates W H, carp, bds AVebster House. 
Bates Zury, salt boiler, bds ^VJO N Water. 
Battel! Timothy, bds 20.') 8 Harrison. 

Bauer , lab, h oOT S Mason. 

Bauer Jacob, mason, h 302 S Granger. 

Bauer John M, carp, h o08 S Webster. 

Bauer John, engineer, h 602 S AVebster. 

Bauer Peter, grocer, 104 N Water, li same. 

Baurick Lewis, (Byagelmeyer & B), 300 S Water, bds same. 

Beach Joseph, cleric, bds Fayette. 

Bean John, sawyer, h 510 S Bond. 

Beals Zina 1', clerk, h 403 S Water. 

Beck J G. cabinet maker, h 112 Cross Ihoad. 

Beehler Eeinhard, dentist. 121 N Water, h 108 N Hamilton. 

Beldoff Heurv, mason, h 1 1('2 Mackinaw. 

Belill Frank, 'lab, bds 701) N AVater. 

Belisle Charles, blacksmith, n(14 N Water. 

Bell Charles, blacksmith, h Hamilton. 

Bellgard Joseph, shoemaker, h N Water. 

Benedict Miss Kate, music teacher. Riverside Seminary, bds 

Court. 
Benito Leander. blacksmith, r)03 N Water, h 102 Madison. 
Benjamin Charles, lab, bds 709 N Water. 
Benjandn David, lumber insp, h 311 Wayne. 
Benjamin D M, cooper, h 1308 S Fayette. 
Benjamin Frank, lumberman, h 302 iS Harrison. 
Benjamin R L, h 1308 S Fayette. 
Bennett Denis, lumbermam, h 1308 S Hamilton. 
BENNETT D M, physician, 102 8 Water, h 907 N Hamilton. 
Bennett Dimick, lumberman, li 202 Perry. 
Bennett Joseph, grocer, 401 N Water, h same. 
Bennett Washington, lumberman, h 111 Adams. 
Benson M, lab, bds American House. 
Benson Win H, steamboat captain, h 918 X Hamilton. 
Benton Louis, engineer, bds 111 Adams. 
Bernhard Henrv, clothing, 301 8 W'ater, h 308 S Fayette. 
Berridge Jonathan, h 1002 Adams. 
Berry J as L, foreman mill, h 409 Van Buren. 
Berry Thomas, cabinet maker, bds 111 Adams. 
Biesterfield Henry, carp, h 509 N Fayette. 
Bigelow Wm, carp, h 302 N Hamilton. 
Binder Wm, salt & lumber manuf& express agt, 204 N Hamilton. 



'24 



SAGlJf.VW CITY DlR?:(TOlit. 



f2|^^^MM'?lro 



ilMllS^ 








HORSES AND CARRIAGES 

Furnislied on short Notics and Reasonable 

Terms by 

No. 311, North Water Street, 



>£crgclt ^ Wagcner^ 



M.iiiufacturrrs of and DrnlciN in 



riaies. 

Whips, Netts, Sheets, Blankets, 
Trunks, &c., &c. 

No. 314, Sonth Water Street, 

SAGINAW CITY. 



HS'Kepairing: neatly done on short notice 
and at reasonable rates. 



SAGINAW CITY DIKKCTOKY. 25 



Birdseye Lucius, Principal Union School, bds 907 N Hamil- 
ton. 

Either Asa, lumber manuf, h 1008 8 Fayette. 

Bitkie Charles, carp. 

Black James, sawyer, bds 1315 S Water. 

Blackmore Joshua, deputy sheriff, 104 S Washington, bds 611 
Adams, 

Blacks Faltin, jr, cabinet maker, bds 305 S Granger. 

Blacks Faltin, sen, bds 305 S Granger. 

lilaker John, harness maker, h St)5 N Fayette. 

Blanchard Augustus, book keeper, h 60S Adams. 

Bliss L W, physician, h 702 S Fayette. 

Bliss Wm, lab, bds 1315 S Water. 

Bloomer Mrs B, h 307 S Hamilton, 

Bluhm Henry, lab, h 511 Lyon. 

Bolun Frederick, sawyer, h 701 S Bond. 

Bolt Charles, bds 413 N Water. 

Bolton E J ward, engineer, h Water. 

Bounting E, carp, bds Madison. 

Borethel Nathaniel, cooper, h 1305 S Hamilton. 

Bostick A, blacksmith, h 408 S Fay. 

Bostick, Alonso, h 304 S Harrison. 

Bostick Austin, carriage manufy, 110 & 112 Van Buren, h 304 
S Hamilton. 

Bostwick Austin, lab, bds 304 S Hamilton. 

Bounting Richard, carp, bds 411 Madison. 

Bradley A, builder, h 411 Madison. 

Brady James E, shoemaker, bds Van Buren, 

BEALEY A F E, (Miller B & Co), bds 406 Court. 

Braley Phineas I), lumberman, h 203 Stevens. 

Braley Phineas, jr, lumberman, bds 203 Stevens. 

Braley Eussell, shingle bolter, res Tittabawassee. 

Brenner Chas, h 210 S Granger. 

Brenner Edward, bds 210 S Granger. 

Brenner William F, lab, h 803 Adams. 

Bretzelbauer Wolfgang, lab, h 403 Jefferson. 

Briggs E A, bds Dunbar House. 

Briggs Ebenezer, salt & lumber manuf, h 407 N Washington 

Briggs E M, book keeper, bds 407 Washington. 

Briggs J W T, carp & joiner, bds 412 S Water. 

Briggs L W, carp, h 508 S Webster. 

BEINK G J, propr Dunbar House, 404 & 406 S Water. 

Britzman Henry, lab, h 911 4 hroop. 

Broader John, carp, h 411 Adams. 

Brockway Abel A, treas Tittabawassee Company, h M«ickinaw 
road. 

Brogan Andrew, lab, h 565 N Granger. 



26 SAOINVAV tlTY IJlUKfTOKY. 

Brophy John, teauister, bds -412 Throop. 

Brooks , dry goods & groceries, bds '201 N Haiiulton. 

Brousseau Julius, lawyer, 1(>8 8 AV^ater, li 11H2 S Washington. 

Brown A, lab, bds 709 N Water. 

Brown Charles, lab, bds 62o N AVater. 

Brown H, lab, bds 700 N Water. 

Brown John, carp, h 408 S Granger. 

Brown John, jr, ostler, bds 408 S Ch'anger. 

Brown P L, ph3'sician, 112 Court. 

Brown W J, salt boiler, bds 409 S Water. 

Bruno John, engineer, h 111 Jackson. 

Bruyea Joseph, lab, bds 709 N Water. 

Bryant Andrew, lab, bds 709 N Water. 

Bryant George, lab, bds 709 N Water. 

Buck Ferdinand, lab, h 712 Mackinaw. 

Buel David H, builder, 20o N Harrison, h 410 Franklin. 

Buel L, carp, bds 410 Franklin. 

Bullock Henr}-, driver express wagon, h (ill Clinton. 

Bullock Mrs L, h 407 Court. 

Bunting Samuel, engineer, city mills, h 701 8 Water. 

Burdick Charles P, carp, bds 1108 Van Buren. 

Burdick Cliillus I), car[), bds llOS Van Buren. 

Burdick V\ illiaui P, carp, h 1108 Van Buren. 

Burke Chester W, carp, h .301 Jackson. 

Burlison Charles, book keeper, h Gil Jett'erson. 

Burnham C, carriage inaker, h 402 N Wa.shington. 

Burnham Charles, boat builder, bds 402 N Washington. 

Burnham Josepli T, lumber mauuf. 205 N Water, h 508 N 

Washington. 
BUEROW^S GEO L, banker, (& Eust Eaton & Co), 205 Court, 

h 206 S Washington. 
Bush Wm, carp, la 806 Jefferson 
Busha Joseph jr, carp, h 905 N Bond. 
Busha Joseph, sen, h 907 N Bond. 
Butman Myron, lumber manuf, h 407 N Hamilton. 
Butnian & Eust, (B & A E), lumbermen, 205 N Water. 
Butts Abraham L, h 203 N Washington. 
But*^s Charles H, carp, bds 203 N Washington. 
Butts J I, sawyer, bds 203 N Washington. 

c 

Cain John, blacksmith, h 702 S Granger. 
Camp Abrani, lab, h 602 Miller. 
Campau Joseph, lab, h 006 S Hamilton. 
Campbell Archibald, lab, bds 610 Adams. 
Campbell, lab, h 504 N Water. 



SAGINAW CLTY DIRKCTORY. Z i 

Carpenter 8 P, lab, li -KJG 8 IMason. 

Carpenter William A, merchant tailin-, 105 S Water, li 1^05 8 

Harrison. 
Carr James, bds Dunbar House. 
(;ary Harvifion, engineer, h 1108 (Jourt. 

Catholic Ciiurch, R Vanderheyden, pastor, 002 N Washington. 
( 'hambers Edward, painter, bds Cross Eoad. 
(Uiapin Ai'thur B, lumber manuf, bds Webster House. 
Chapin OH, hunber manuf, bds Webster House, 
(/hapman Albert, h Oil Court. 
Chapman N H, & (Jo, (N H C & J Donley) lumber manuf, otfice 

•J05 N Water. 
Chapman N H, (Chapman & Co) h Oil Court. 
Chapman P>, raftman, h SIO N Fayette. 
Chatterton I) 1), cooper, h 400 8 liond. 
Cheadoa John, lab. 
Cheadea, Oliver lab. 
Cheeseman F, carp, h 1102 8 Fayette. 
Childs Miss Mary, teacher penmanship, Riverside Seminary, bds 

100 N Haniilton. 
Childs Mrs Emma, h 100 N Hamilton. 
Childs William H, (P C Andre & Co) h 106 N Hamilton. 
(Jhurchill John C, (Linderman & C) h Hamilton. 
Clark A D, Farmer, h 609 Van Bureu. 
Clark E L, h 601 N Washington. 
Clark James W, lawyer, 205 N ^Vater. 
Clark Warren, h 808 8 Fayette. 
Clark William A, lawyer, h 412 Monroe. 
Clayton Isaac, gardner, 1012 Throop. 
Clermont William, lab, bds American House. 
Clifton F G, machinist, 
Clinton Andrew, lab, bds American House. 
Close Williana, shoemaker, bds 512 Ames. 
Cobb Henry ]i, lab, bds 709 N Water. 
Cole Jacob, cooper, h 1305 8 Hamilton. 
(]ole Mrs 1), h 701 Mackinaw. 
Common Council Room, 108 8 Water. 
Conley Bernard, mason, h 211 Cross Road. 
Conley Hugh E, lab, bds 709 8 Water. 
Conrow John, lab, h 507 N Fayette. 
Consha W, lab, h 702 N Bond. 

Cook Joseph, (C & Loxley) h 122 8 Water. ^ 

Cook & Eoxley, (J C & J^E L) tinsmiths, 122 8 Water. 
Corbit Robert'^ lab, h 805 8 Porter. 
Corning, lumber manuf, h 806 8 Fayette. 
County Clerk's Office, 104 8 Washington. 
(Jounty Treasurer's office, 104 8 Washington. 



28 S.VGINAW CITY DIRECTOKY. 



^j,«HRV« IRON WOti^^ 

SAGINAW CITY, MICH. 



Foundry and Machine Shop. 



HILBRKTH & KIETSKY^ 



MANLFACTL'REKS OF 





Mill Gearing, Saw Mandrels, Salt Pumps, 

and Machine Work of every 

description. 

Jobbing of all kinds, in Iron and Brass, 

done on short notice, and in the 

best and most workmanlike 

manner. 

Corner of Water and Williams Streets, 

H. L. HILDKETII, 
N. B. KINSEY. 



SAGINAW CITY DIKECTOKT. 29 



Court House, 102 S Washington. 

Crabner Conrad, lab, h 302 N Granger. 

Crabner C B, lab, h 207 Granger. 

Cranson William N, carp, h 407 N Granger. 

Cross Ira W, lumberman, h 503 N Washington. 

CEOSS LESTER E, lawyer, 108 S Water, h 205 N Washington. 

Cross Lester E, bookkeeper, bds 503 N Washington. 

Cross Samuel N, bookkeeper, bds 503 N Washington. 

Culver Edwin, painter, h 412 Jefferson. 

Curran Samuel, blacksmith, bds 623 N Water. 

Current William, carp, h 121(> N Hamilton. 

Curtis Chester, physician, 121 N Water bds American House. 

Curtis L B, lumber manuf, h 703 S Washington. 

Curtis Thomas, h 403 Cass. 

Cushen Terry, lab, h 701 N Porter. 

Cushway Benjamin, blacksmith, h 111 Court. 

D 

Dadge E W, carp, h 512 Monroe. 

Dashner Louis, lab, h 507 Tliroop. 

Davis George W, saddle & harness, h 402 S Porter. 

Davis Robert, carp, bds 622 N Water. 

Davis Robert, saw filer, h 503 Stevens. 

Day, , lake capt, bds Exchange Hotel. 

Dean A C, lab, bds 709 N Water. 

Dean John, lab, bds American House. 

DeBrest Arnold, shoemaker, h Hamilton, 

Deder Wolfgang, carp, h 902 Throop. 

DeGroff John, h 505 N Hamilton. 

Delavergne Joseph, cabinet maker, bds Webster House. 

Delavin J cabinet maker, bds East Saginaw. 

Dennis, bds 202 Jackson. 

Dennis Joseph, h 111 Lyon. 

Denny Samuel, lab, bds 520 N Water. 

Dibble John B, architect, 216 N Water. 

Dickinson Charles, lab, bds 511 Jefferson. 

Diedke Charles, carp, h 604 Mackinaw. 

Dieter J S, lab. 

Dieter Samuel, engineer, h 707 N Water. 

Dingman, , bds 809 S Hamilton. 

Dingman Calvin, fireman, bds 1308 S Hamilton. 

Ditmare Christie, lab, h 811 Throop. 

Ditmare Ernst, lab, h 811 Throop. 

Ditmare Gustav, lab, h 811 Throop. 

Ditmare Lewis, lab, h 811 Throop. 

Doebel John, lab, h 807 Lyon. 

Donley James, (Chapman & Co), res East Saginaw. 



;]0 s\(;iXA\v CITY ])Ii;i:(:T()1!V. 

Dovaii W, funucr, li 11 "7 Throop. 

Douglierty M, ship carp, h 409 N Fayette. 

Douglass A F, (P C Andre & Co), bds Cass. 

J)o\ve Thomas, sawyer, h 704 8 Water. 

Diiffauy G, lab, h 121:] S Water. 

Duglos Charley, shoemaker, h 1012 Adauis. ■ 

iJuubar Alexander, carp, h 210 8outh (xranger. 

Dunbar House, G J lirink propr, 404 & 40G 8 ^^'ater. 

Dunbar W, telegraph operator, bds (iOG N Washington. 

Durand (jeorge II, cartnian, 701 N Water. 

Durand L T, student, bds 701 N Water. 

Duraud Miss Maggie, ass't teacher, Riverside 8eniinarv, bds 701 

Water. 
Dushane Anthony, lab, bds 111 Adams. 



E 



Eastman Alvin, grocer, 204 S Water, h same. 

Eaton A T, druggist, h 701 N Webster. 

Eaton Daniel L C, insurance agt, 205 Court, h 205 8 W^ishing- 

ton. 
Eaton F L, Justice of the Peace & lawyer, 205 N Water, h 

20S Franklin. 
Eberhardt Charles, barber, h419 Lyon. 
Edgers Joseph, lumberman, bds Dunbar House. 
Edgers Christian, shoemaker, h 1002 Court. 
Eggleston Charles, lab. bds 70!) N Water. 
Eib Philip G, shoemaker, h ISlackinaw. 
Filer Matthias, lab, h 808 IMackinaw. 
Filer Nicholas, lab, bds 808 Mackinaw. 
Filer Theodore, lab, bds 80S Mackinaw. 
ElUott Ira, lumberman, G05 S Granger. 
Elliott James, lab, bds American House. 
Elliott John, lumberman, bds 605 8 Granger. 
Elliott 8, lab, bds American House. 
Emendorfer F B, boots & shoes. 123 N Water. 
Ementerver Frank, shoemaker, h 20o N Harrison. 
Emerson Edward, lab, bds 709 N Water. 
Emerson James, lab, bds 709 N Water. 

Episcopal Church, Rev John Leach, pastor, 105 N Washington. 
Epting Emil, druggist, 110 & 112 N Water, h same. 
Erhard 8ebastian, shoemaker, h Mackinaw. 
Evens Alonzo, cooper, h 1407 8 Washington. 
Exchange Hotel, Henry Heinka propr, -"JOl N Water. 



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31 



Fannino- Michael, mason, h oO-t S I'orter. 

Favrall John, carp, bds Hauiilton. 

Farrington Henry, h 5lli Ames. 

Fay B M, banker, h 7U6 S Washington. 

Fay Michael, lab. 

Feeney John, lab, bds TOO N Water. 

Feibish Philip, agt for N Nathan & Co, bds Washington House. 

Felcher George, h 'jO,') S Webster. 

Felcher & Green, boots & shoes, i>ll S Water. 

Fellows Albert, sawyer, h 805 N Bond. 

Fellows Edward, lab, h S08 N Bond. 

Fellows Hh-am, lab, h 807 N Bond. 

Fellows Linus teamster, h 9J2 Clinton. 

Ferguson Charles, lab, h 805 S Bond. 

Ferguson IStephen, lab, h 710 N Oakley. 

Ferris Heman B, deputy Co Clerk, 104 S Washington, h 802 

8 Washington. 
Fetter N, lab, h 001 N Bond. 
Fiunino-an Mrs Mary, h 704 N Harrison. 
First Ward (School House, 005 N Harrison. 
Fish & Co, (B P F & W S), groceries 309 8 Water. 
Fish B P, (B P F & W 8), bds 412 Franklin. 
Fish Benjamin F, h 301 N Hamilton. 
Fish Benjarain, drayman, bds 001 N Hamilton. 
Fish & Buruham, boat builders, 010 8 Water. 
Fish Charles, bds 202 Jackson. 
Fish F L P, (F & Burnham), h 202 Jackson. 
Fish W 8 (B P F & W 8), bdsN Washington. 
Fisher Andrew, cabinet maker, Ool N Water, h same. 
Fisher Benjamin F, h 701 N Hamilton. 
Fish Frank, blacksmith, h 005 S Washington. 
Fisher Martin, saloon, 810 S Water, h same. 
Fiske Leonard, teamster, h 511 Williams. 
Pitts Miss Elizabeth, Principal Riverside 8emiuary, bds Dr. 

Lees'. 
Flake John, ship carpenter. 

Fletcher Alex, arcade saloon 314 N Water, h same. 
Flour D, lab, h 1315 S Water. 
Foley Peter, lab, h 708 Jefferson. 
Forbes Benjamin, millwright, h 710 8 Webster. 
Forbes William, lab. 
Forrest Valley 8alt and Lumber manufy, Swift, Lockwood & 

Leavitt proprs, 1401 8 Water. 
Foulds Joseph, lab, h 1105 Adams. 
Fournia, lab, h 008 8 Webster. 



32 



SAGINAW CITY DIRECTORY. 



BENJAMIN QEER, 



DEALER IN 



loots, Shoes. Effotio32Sc c&Oc 










No. 100, Double Store, Bauer's Block, S. Water Street, 



i:^^I[lIAW CllHY, MICH. 

WHOLESALE ANB RETAIL DEALERS IN 



P^& 



Lamps and Lamp Fixtures, Table Cutlery, 
Silver Plated Ware, &c.. 

No. 216, North Water, opposite Exchange Hotel, 



SiGIXAW CITY DIRECTORY. S3 



Fradd William, carriage maker, bds 420 S Water. 

Franke Mrs Lena, milliner, 119 N Water, h same. 

Franke Louis, ii!:ysician, 119 X W^ater, h same. 

Fraser Sylvester, carp, bds 712 Clinton. 

Frazee H, carp, h 208 N Hamilton. 

Frazee & Long-, (Waldo F & John L), carps & joiners, 424 N 

W ater. 
Frazee Waldo, cai-p, bds 408 N Hamilton. 
Frazee Waldo, (Frazee & Ijonjr) h 408 Hamilton. 
Frazer Allen, lab, bds 62o N Water. 
Frederick Frederick, (Kunidnger & F) h Hamilton. 
Freelang Garrett, painter, li 002 S Washington. 
Freidlein John, propr American House, 105 N Hamilton. 
Freiderich Wolfgang, butcher, h 112 Oass. 
Frost James, carp, h 412 Mackinaw. 

FROST N M, tobacconist, 205 8 Water, h 800 8 Washington. 
Fruchtel Henry, carp, bds 502 Throop. 
Fuehr August, tanner, h 712 William. 

Gr 

dale J M, flour & feed, 21o S Water, h oOo S Fayette. 

(ianschow Fredeinck, pattern maker, h 206 AVilliams. 

(ranschow Rudolph, wagon maker. 

(lanspauer John, boots & shoes, 215 N Water, h same. 

<1ARDINER EDWIN B, (Bertram & G). h 205 N Washington. 

(laylord Augustine S, (G & Hanchett), h 901 N Washington. 

GAYLORD & HANCHETT, (A S G & B H), lawers & insur- 
ance agents, 205 Court. 

Gaylord H R, bds 901 N Washington. 

Geer Benjamin, dry goods & groceries, 106 S Water, h 406 N 
Washington. 

Geiler August, drug clerk, bds 110 N AVater. 

George John, lab, h 1107 Van Buren. 

George Nathan, machinist, bds 408 N Hamilton. 

German English School, Caspar Hess teacher, 412 Adams. 

(jerman Lutheran school, C H R Schafer, teacher, 105 S Wash- 
ington. 

(jerman Lutheran school, Christopher Eberharat teacher, 506 
Ames. 

German Jjutheran Church, Rev Martin Gunther pastor, 101 S 
Washington. 

Gibson John A, foreman mill, h 805 S Porter. 

Gilmore George, (G, Phinney & (]o), res Portland, Me. 

Girard Joseph, lab, h 801 N Harrison. 

Godfrey Frederick, mason, bds 411 Madison. 

Gooding J K, lumber manuf, h 609 N Fayette. 

Goodman Rev J S, Pastor Baptist Church, h 808 N Hamilton. 



34 SAGINAW CITY DIKKCTOHY. 



Good Templars Lodge Eoom, 109 N Water. 

Guudsou Mrs li C, 400 S Washington. 

Gotee James N, register of deeds, h 50-2 Adams. 

Goty Isaac, lab, 502 X Water. 

Gould H, millwright, h 405 X Harrison. 

Grabner Adam, h lOS Court. 

Gro,bner Christopher, bds 108 Court. 

Grabner John, cigar nuiker, bels 108 Court. 

Gradt Francis J, cabinet maker, bds American Hotel. 

Graham C lab, h 911 Adams. 

Green J H, book keeper, h 807 N Washington. 

Green C H, lab, h 808 S Harrison. 

Green & Harden, salt ifc lumber manufy, 1515 S Water. 

Green John, lab. 

Greeu Miss Mary, clerk Post Office, bds vS Water. 

Green Mrs Mary, h 900 N Porter. 

Greeu Samuel F, shoemaker, h "21(1 Williams. 

Green Washington, salt & lumber manufy, h 404 N Washington. 

Green William, (Marrow & Co), bds Exchange Hotel. 

Greer E, sawyer, bds 514 8 Water. 

Greer Jacob, sawyer, h (UG S Water. 

Greer John W, coo[)er, h iU'2 Williams. 

Gronney William, car]), h 401 N Harrison. 

Grier Louis, sailor, bds Exchange Hott^l. 

Grout (Jardiner K, deputy F S assessoi. 205 Jetfersun, bds 5<'7 

Adanis. 
Grover James C, boarding house, 809 S Hamilton. 
Grover J C, groceries & provisions, 501 8 Water, h 809 ILimil- 

tou. 
Grover J H, clerk, bds 809 S Hamilton. 
Gruber Louis, bartender, bds 414 S Water. 
Gruhnler Christian, saloon, 206 Franklin, h same. 
Guilliot Eugene, lab, h 1711 Jackson. 
Guillott Josepli, painter, h 408 S Mason. 
Guillott Mrs Esther, h 711 Jackson. 
Gymnasium, 202 S Fayette. 

H 

Hale Charles D, lumber manuf, h 401 Jackson. 

Hnley Mathew, lab, bds 709 N Water. 

Hamell John, lab, h 912 N Harrison. 

Hamilton George, conductor street cars, bds 201 N Hamilton. 

Hammond Z, lab, bds 709 N Water. 

Hanchett B, (Gaylord & H), h 005 S Washington. 

Hang Eoman, carp, h 502 Throop. 

Hanline Andrew, lab. 



SAGINAW CITY IiIRlX'TORY. 35 

Hardenberg Howard, h 305 8 Hamilton. 

Hardin H G, Sag City Flonring Mills, 501 & 503 S Water, bds 

121 N Water. 
Hardin W H, salt & Inmber mannf, rooms, 121 N Water. 
Harding W, (Green & H), res N Y. 
Hardy William, lab. 
Hurkin Barney, lab, bds 4(19 N Water. 
Harper Edward, (col'd), barber, bds 107 Cass. 
Harrington Dwight, (Miller & H), h -412 C^linton. 
Harrington M T, bds Dunbar House. 
Hai'rington Truman, ostlei', bds Dunbar House. 
Harris Mrs Ann, h 809 N Water. 
Harrold M, fireman for Miller & Norton. 
Hart Isaac, (H & Zivi), 104 S AVater. 
Hart & Zivi, (J H & J Z), clothing, 104 S Water. 
Haskell Truman H, lab, bds 112 Lyon. 
Haskell William, caulker, h 112 Lyon. 
Hang Philip, carp, res li^ Sag. 
Hang Roman, carp, 407 Ames. 
Havves, bookkeeper, bds 3()l N Washington. 
Hawker William, gunsmith, 208 N Water, h same. 
Hawkins J A, cabinet shop, 103 Jefterson. 
Hawkins J S, furniture ware rooms, 218 and 220 N Water, bds 

\\^ebster House. 
Hay James, (Rust & PI) h GOl S Washington. 
Hay Thoiuas, h 412 Van Buren. 
Hayes Carlos, lab, h 511 N Granger. 
Hazel L P, carp, bds Webster House. 
Hearns James, carp, h 807 N Water. 

Heather Alexander, himber manuf, bds 606 N Washington. 
Heather & Allison, (E H & D W A) lumber, salt and pine land 

dealers, 105 S Water. 
Heather E, (H & Allison) bds 606 N Washington. 
Heather James, lumber manuf, bds 006 N Washington. 
Heilprun Christian lab, h 806 Jefferson. 
Lleisrodt William, engineer, bds 1312 S Water. 
Helmer William, lab, bds N Water, near bridge, 
llembling Noah, blacksmith, h 510 S Bond, 
llenika Henry, propr Exchange Hotel, 301 N Water. 
Henry Mrs P, h 401 Van Buren. 
Herald Matthias, fireman, h 812 Throop. 
Herbage John, painter, 413 S Water, bds 502 Cross Road. 
Herbert Edwin, painter, h 308 Lyon. 
Herman John G, lab. h 104 N Hamilton. 
Heipschman John, lab, 1001 Adams. 

Herrig Bernhard, grocer, 205 N Water, bds S Washington. 
Herrig Frank, (jlerk, h Franklin. 



J>6 SAGINAW flTV niRKnouT. 

4tt@i?a©f ii at ^a' 

Mtlicr in [;urrows' liloi-U, X.i. 2)'), Court Stn'ot, 



WW 



A. S. i; VVl.OIill, ) 

i;. iiANciir.i"!-. i 



SA^Q^t^AW -CSTT, MI€M. 



JAMKS V{fu GLARK^ 

^ttoriiei) anb drounselor at JTalu, 

^ntl .^otiritor in a^hauccni, 

No. 205, North Water Street. 



GEORGE B. WHITMAN, 

PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURCHASE OF LUIVIBER AND LOGS. 



Will iittfiid piDinptly to Inspection and Shipping of LuiuIht, Lutli, and 8hiugU», 
from any point on Snjjinuw Kiver. 

Xo. Gcnuvec .Street, E.AST SAGIXAW, 

And Xo. 20'), Xurtli M'ulcr Street, 

SAGINAW CITY J MICH. 
J. W. RICHARDSON, 

AND DEALEK IX 

Saddles, Bridles, Harness, Whips, Fly-Nets, Cards, Combs, 
Brusher, &c. 

No. 328, North Water, cor. Jeflerson, 

Special attention given to fitting out himbering establishments. • 



SAGIXAAV CITY DIUKCTORY. 37 

Herrig Nicholas, saloon, h 411 Jackson. 

Ilerrig- Peter, olerk. 

Hess Caspar, teacher German English School, il'I Adams. 

Hickey Edward, carp, h 702 Lyon. 

HILliRETII, II L, (II & Kinsey) bds :501 N Washington. 

HILDEETM & KINSEY, (II L II & N B K) proprs Saginaw 

Iron Works, 40-2 N Water. 
Hilliard E G, furniture manuf, 402 N Water, h 412 Madison. 
Hillsley John, lab, h 906 N Bond. 
Iloti'man John, painter, h o07 S Hamiton. 
Hollandmoertz George, carp, h Granger. 
HoUington John, lab, h 108 8 Bond. 

HoUister Major VV, blacksmith, 506 S Water, h 604 S Eayette. 
Holmes Charles, cabinet maker, bds o06 S Water. 
Holmes Jabez, lab, h 806 S Water. 
Honeywell Samuel, engineer, bds 628 N Water. 
Horton H W, conductor S R R, bds 606 N Washington. 
Hortou Thomas, lab, h 1101 S Water. 
Hortwick Mrs M A, h N Water, near bridge. 
Hose Mrs Caroline, h 910 Court. 
Hough Rev J W, Pastor Presbyterian Church, h 903 S 

Washington. 
Hough Robert, lab, bds 614 S Washington. 
Houton Baldwin, lab, bds N Water, near bridge. 
Hubbell L, dentist, 121 N Water, h 912 Cass. 
Hudges Richard, carp, h 704 N Fayette. 
Hudson J A, dry goods, 201 N Water, h 409 Franklin. 
Hughes Abram, lumberman, h 812 Mackinaw. 
Hughes Peter, restaurant, 409 S Water, h same. 
Hulburt John, cabinet maker, res Salina. 
Hunt E R, bds 606 N Washington. 
Husick John, lab, h 707 Court. 



Inker John, lab, h 407 S Harrison. 
Ipe Phillip G, shoemaker, h 611 Mackinaw. 
Ippel George, (Trakat & I) h 405 N Fayette. 
Ittner Frederick, shoemaker, h 406 N Harrison. 



Jackson Thomas L, County Treasurer, h 305 S Granger. 

Jacobson Louis, actor, h 310 S Hamilton. " 

Jerome D H & Co, (D H J & J G Terry) hardware, 401 and 408 

S Water. 
Jerome D H (D H Jerome & Co) h 311 Van Buren. 
Jerome Frederick, clerk, bds 808 S Washington. 



38 SAGINAW CITY DIEECTOUY. 



Jerome H E,, lumberman, h 302 S Webster. 

Jerome J H, physician, 2(15 N Washington, h 405 N Wasliington 

Jerome Mrs M, h •"'OT Jaekson. 

Jerome Timothy, livery stable,'i-22 tS Water,h S(t;{ S Washington. 

Jersey Nathan, carp, bds 410 Franklin. 

Johnson (Charles, lab, bds 912 Monroe. 

Johnson Mrs II S, teacher Union .School, h :}01) Clinton. 

Johnson William P, clerk, bds 809 Clinton. 

Jones Edward, blacksmith, bds o05 S Hamilton. 

.Jose William, (Wallace & Jose) h 612 Adams. 

•Tudge of Probate's office, 104 S Washington. 

Jungerheld Henry, saloon, 110 Court, h same. 

K 

Kagel Christian, teamster, h 903 Adams. 

Kampfert Frederick (Wnrtzel & K) h Cross Eoad. 

Kelley Jacob, lumberman, bds 807 S Hamilton. 

Kelly Patrick, lab, bds SOT N Water. 

Kelly William, engineer, h 412 Throop. 

Kendall E 11, carp, h 707 N Water. 

Kennedy A, lab, bds 028 N Water. 

Kennedy 8 W, printer, h 812 Court. 

Kennedy Thomas S. jailor, h 812 Court. 

Kenyon Franklin, machinist, bds 408 N Hamilton. 

Kessell Frederick, cooper, h 1004 ^lackinaw. 

Kessell Ernst, cigar maker, bds Mackinaw. 

Ketclmm Daniel, bookkeeper, h 409 N Harrison. 

Ketchum Henry bookkeeper, bds 409 N Harrison. 

Khuen & Epting, (R K & E E) 1 10 N Water. 

Khuen Kichard, (K & Epting) h 207 N Hamilton. 

Kimball Mrs C. dressmaker, h 812 Ames. 

King ^Irs L W, h 702 S Washington. 

King Nicholas, carp, h 207 N Harrison. 

King Stephen, lab, h 207 N Hamilton. 

KIN8EY N B, (Hildreth ct K) bds 201 N Hamilton. 

Kirby Ernest, lab, bds American House. 

Kirby W K, saloon, 201 N Hamilton, h eame. 

Kirkey Frederick bds 418 N Water. 

Kirwin John blacksmith, res Salina. 

Kittridge Mrs Charlotte, h 905 N Harrison. 

Knight C P (Staley & Co) bds 822 N Water. 

Knight Horatio C, i^alt boiler, bds 608 N Washington. 

Knight, saloon, bds 807 S Hamilton. 

Knight Willard W, bookkeeper, h 811 Madisou. 

Kolb Mrs Barbara, 601 N Webster. 

Kopke Gustav, mason, h 1112 Cass. 



SAGINAW CITY ItlKECTOKY. 39 

Kraus Fritz, carp, bds Meyer's Hall. 

Ki-auss Theodore, physioian, 110 N Water, h 10;') N Fayette. 

Ivreutzniann Carl, saloon, 102 N Water, h Hamilton. 

Kritzuiann Charles, carp, Ix 505 S Hamilton. 

Krogmann Peter H, boots and shoes, 114 8 Water, h same. 

Xrott F, cabinet maker, bds American House. 

Krouse Augustus, saloon, 414 S W^ater, h same. 

Ivruimern Frederick, lab, h 811 Lyon. 

Ivuhl Christopher, bakery, 211 N Water, h same. 

Kull Conrad, (Mack, Schmid *.^ K) h lOOG S Hamilton. 

Kull Jacob, lab, bds 301 Mackinaw. 

Ivundinger & Frederick (M K & F F) meat market, 216 8 Water. 

Ivundinger M, teamster, h 404 N Hamilton. 

Kundinger Michael. (K & Frederick) h 21(i S Water. 



Lacy Albert D, watchmaker, h 802 Monroe. 

I^acy, carp, h 510 Throop. 

Lal'uer Angeline, h 41o N Water. 

Lamorandier T, h 208 S Webster. 

Lane Peter, engineer, h GOT N W^ashington. 

Lang Hiram J, bds 111 Adams. 

Lang William, tailor, h 1004 Cass. 

Lapp Angus J, lab, h 1009 8 Water. 

Larned Francis, wagon maker, h 407 8 Hamilton. 

Larrabee William, propr Webster House, 401 N Washington. 

Lawner Francis, carriage manuf, h 105 Mackinaw. 

Lawrence »S: Dibble, (Miss E L & Mrs J B D) millinery and 

dress making, 216 N Water. 
Lawrence H K, carp, h Fayette. 
Lan'tence William, lab, bds 809 8 Hamilton. 
Leech Pev John, Eector St Johu's Church, h 305 Franklin. 
Leasia Francis A, dry goods and groceries, 326 N Water, h 409 

Jeifersou. 
Leavitt W D, salt and lumber manuf, h 601 N Fayette. 
Lebuf Joseph, lab. 
Lee Joseph, boiler maker, h Court. 
Lee Newton D, (L & Northrop) h 108 8 Webster. 
Lee & Northrop, (N D L & G J N) physicians, 205 N Water. 
Lee William, carp, h 908 Cass. 
Lefeber Moses, lab, h 812 Clinton. 
Legros Joseph, Jr, lab, bds 705 N Water. 
Legros, Joseph, Sen, lab, h 705 N Water. 
Leidley George, boarding house, 109 Mackinaw. 
Leline Powell, (Eiese & L) bds Hamilton. 
Lemmer Michael, lab, h 1112 Mackinaw. 



40 



8AGINAW CITY DIUECTOKY. 



IWLilR, ©RALiY & ©@.» 






iiAicitv Mri.i.i.u, \ 

A. V. It. DRAI.KY, 5 
\VM. M. Mil. I.Kit. ' 



W>KmMAWI, M2€H. 



(^a'cluuig^c LoiiQ^id and Aald, and hitj/uzyf unii' hr.t 

/i/irc fiaid foi- ^ald, Sfiliiai'^, ^i-rtyiiiini 

and nnrii/i^enf j3undA. 

GQllectien* ppeitnptly made 3t Current Banking Rates. 

UK.\LER I.S 



GROCESI 

FR©TIS1©M! 





^f) 



No. olT, South Water St. 

SAG-INAW CITY. MICH. 



SAGINAW CITY DIRECTORY. 41 

Leonaid Charles, blaclcsmitli, bds 409 S Water. 

Leonard John, lab, h ll'l Throop. 

Leopold John, lab, h "201 N Harrison. 

Letke Charles, lab, h GOo ]\Iackina-.v. 

T^ewis DaTiiel, h !)I).J S Washington. 

Lewis Thomas, sawyer, bds 704 S Water. 

Ijiebontal William, carp, bds Meyer's Hall. 

Liebert Ignatns, painter, h 412 Cross Road. 

Linderman & Churchill, (J W L & J C) meat market -"ilO N 

Water. 
Linderman Joel W, (L & Cliurchill) h 405 N Hamilton. 
].ittle Charles D, h 1009 S Washington, 
lictle William steamboat captain, h lOo Adams. 
Ijockwood N S, (Swift, L & Leavitt) res Cincinnati. 
Long John, (Frazee & L) h 908 Franklin. 
Lossing Horace, millwright, h 407 N Webster. 
Love John, lab, bds 709 N Water. 
Loveridge Alpheus, bds 804 N Hamilton. 
Loveridgc Stephen, painter, lOG Clinton, h 804 N Hamilton. 
Lowry W^illiam, carp, res Salina. 
Loxley John E, (Cook & L) bds 122 S Water. 
Lyon (iideon A, Captain 11 S A, h 409 Madison. 

M 

McAi-dle Edward, saloon, 319 N Watei", h same. 
INlcCardle Barney, farmer, h 704 N Fayette. 
McCarty Lonis, lab, bds 418 N ^^'ater. 
McCloud David, watchman, h 803 N Harrison. 
McCoy A Gr, carp, bds 409 S Water. 
i\lcCullovigh John, lab, h 300 S Granger. 
McCurdy (ieorge, carp, bds 811 Cass. 
McCurdey Iney, carp, h 811 Cass. 
McDonald C, tinsmith, bds 509 Jefferson. 
McDonald William, drayman, li411 Cross Koad. 
McElgen Charles, lab, bds American House. 
McFarland Patrick, lab, bds 709 N Water. 

McGrregor James, boiler maker, 716 S Water, h. 1301 S Water. 
McIIenry Nelson, carp, h 1109 Court. 
McKay John, sawyer, h 704 N Hamilton. 
Mclvenzie Alex, lab, h GOG S Bond. 
Mclvim James, machinist, h Hamilton. 

Mclvinnon John, livery stable, 311 iS' Water, h 701 N Wash- 
ington. 
McI-jean Robert, carp, h 1307 S Washington. 
McPhee Wm, tailor, bds American House. 
McQueen Robert, book keeper, h 403 N Harrison. 



42 SAGINAW CITY DIKKCTORY. 



WILLIAM H. SWEET, 

No. 108, .South Water Street, 

CITY OF SAGINAW, MICH. 



SAGINAW MICH. 

C'olhetions >iiii<te tliro^tt/hont Soginair Valley, and. other business trans- 
acted usually pertaining to Banking. 

Ij fix S jP Iji XV C xv C3 S S 5 

/TA r^ i:-f 

AND INSURANCE AGENT, 

No. 108, South \\'ater Street, 



Prompt attention paid to buying and selling Eeal Estate, Paying 

Taxes and collecting of all kinds of Demands. 
Office No. 205, North ^Yater St., 

SAGINAW CITY, MICH. 



SAGINAW CITY DIRECTORY. 43 



McRath William, boot & shoe manuf. 205 S Water, h Cass. 

Mabray Joseph, (col'd), barber, 304 S Water, h same. 

Mack Christian, (M, Schmid & KuU,) 1001 S Ilaniiltou, res 

Ann Arbor. 
Mack, Schmid & Kull, (C M, F S & C K), salt manufy, 1001 S 

Hamilton. 
Mager Frederick, bakery, bds 316 S Water. 
Major George, shoemaker, bds E Sag. 
Maunion Frank, engineer, h 705 N Granger. 
Manning Joseph G, jobber, h 511 JeiFerson. 
Manning William, bds 511 Jefferson. 

Marlow — ■ , lab, h N Water near bridge. 

Marr Patrick, mason, bds 411 Madison. 

Marrow J & Co, (J M & Wm Green), clothing, 117 N Water. 

Marrow John, (M & Co), bds Exchange Hotel. 

Marshall John, lab, h 808 Jefferson. 

Martin Elizabeth, Mrs, hill Van Buren. 

Martin Jule, lab, h 911 N l^ond. 

Matthews Conrad, lab, h 912 Jackson. 

May John, lab, bds 2<>3 Stephens. 

Maybury Joseph, (col'd), barber, h 107 Cass. 

Mayett F, lab, bds American House. 

Menton John, wagon maker, bds American House. 

Merrill Edward T, captain propelior, h 1302 S Washington. 

Merrill G H, salt manuf, h 312 Jackson. 

Merrill Thomas, lumberman, h 1208 S Washington. 

Meserve Samuel, (Miles, Smith & Co), bds 1104 Court. 

Methodist Episcopal Church, Eev. A. E. Bartlett pastor, 108 S 

Washington. 
Meyer Chas, propr of Meyers Hall, 504 S Harrison. 
Meyer John, lab, h 1003 N Porter. 
Michener John, carp, h Court. 
Miesler Mathias, mason, h 1012 Mackinaw. 
Miles Labon, (M, Smith & Co), h 1104 Court. 
Miles, Smith & Co, (Labon Miles, Chas. B. Smith & Samuel 

Meserve,) crockery & glasswai'e, 216 N Water. 
Miller Ames, saloon, 302 S Water, h same. 
Miller August, carp, h 406 S Granger. 
Miller, Braley & Co, (H M, A F E B & Wm M Miller), bankers 

120 N Water. 
Miller C C, (Miller & Norton), h 207 Cass. 
Miller & Harrington, (H M & D H), grocers, 121 N Water. 
Miller Harvey, (Miller, Braley tfc Co), bds 306 N Washington. 
Miller Henry, (M & Harrington) h 406 S Granger. 
Miller Hiram L, h 405 S Washington. 
Miller Henry, grocer, h 105 S Granger, 
Miller Henry I), h 304 S Hamilton. 



44 



SAGI.VAW CITY JUIUXTOKY. 



WM. A. CARPEiSfTER, 



ALSO, DEALKK IN 

Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Hats, Caps 
and Gents' Furnishing Goods. 

o 

special attention paid to the Cutting of 

Cliildrens' Clothing, and Instruction 

given for making up. 

No. 105, South Water Street, 

SAGINAW CITlf, MICH. 



AVli(,lc.<iU' and Retail Dcalur in 

0b;tcc0, ^nuff, Cigars anb |Jipr5, 

And every Article usually kept in the Trade. 

No. 205, South Water Street, 



MANUFACTURER CF ALL KINDS OF 

Jfuviiitiirc, f uriiiiig aiii) Carbiiig. 

All kiuds of work made to order. J'^verythiiig pertaining 
to the trade will be found at my store, 

No. 118 and 120, North Water Street, 

SACSNAW CITY, MiCH. 



S.VGl.VAW CITY DII'.KCTOKY. 4-5 



Miller John C, carp, bds 802 S Water. 

Miller Joseph, lab, h 511 Mackinaw. 

Miller Lewis, carp, bds Court. 

Miller Norman, h 604 S Washington, 

Miller & Norton, (0 C M & D EN), sash & blind raanufs, 404 N 
Water. 

Miller Norman L, h 002 S Washngton. 

Miller W'm M, lawyer, 205 Jefferson, h oCi) N Washing-ton. 

INIilligan George, carp, bds 807 N Water. 

Mdls Theodore, express agt, bds 204 N Hamilton. 

Milz Gruido, clerk American Express C'o's office, h 204 N Hamil- 
ton. 

Miner , carp, h 407 N Granger. 

Minton John, wagon maker, bds American House 

Mitchell 1) F, ohysician, h 811 Court. 

Mitchell H T, clerk, bds Washington House. 

Mitchell Theodore, grocer, bds 111 Adams. 

MOLL WM, Postmaster, h 70o N Webster. 

Monroe Milo, carp, bds Water. 

Moore James, lab, bds 709 N Water. 

Moore John, lawyer, 805 N Washington, h same. 

Moore Joseph, carp, h 009 N Harrison. 

MOOEES OTTO H G, grocery, 317 8 Water, h same. 

Moreau Theodore, engineer, h 507 N AVatei. 

Morgan Isaac D, garduer, h 512 Miller. 

Moro W'illiam, cooper, bds Meyer's Hall. 

Morris Geo H, carp, h 404 S Granger. 

Morris John, lab, bds American House. 

Morris Simeon, teamster, h 809 S Harrison. 

Morrison Duncan, lab, bds E 8ag. 

Morse L A, tinsmith, h 412 Franklin. 

Mould Thomas, gunsmith, bds 02o N Water. 

Moye Augustus, (A E & C Moye), h 109 N Hamilton. 

MoyeBros, (A E & C M), meat market, 111 Franklin. 

Moye Charles, (A & C Moye), h 109 N Hamilton. 

Moye Edward, (A E & C Moye), h 109 N Hamilton. 

MuUigue J J, teamster, h 501 N Granger. 

Munch Frederick, cabinet maker, h 404 8 Webster. 

Mundy Chas, lab, bds Cross Eoads. 

Muuson Jerome, teamster, h 1408 S Washington. 

Munson L F, h 1402 S Washington. 

Munson Nelson, teamster, h 505 N Granger. 

Murphy John, blacksmith, 112 Mackinaw, h 705 8 Harrison. 

Myers John M, lab, bds 709 N Water. . 

Myre John, lab, h 705 N Porter. 



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Nason Stephen L, spile driver, bds 623 N Water. 

Nathan George, machinist, h Hamilton. 

Nathan N & Co, (N N, A Smith & M Mendelson) clothing, 115 

S Water. 
Nester Thomas, lumberman, h 308 N Hamilton. 
Newart Francis, lab, h 411 Lvon. 
Newell E C, (N & St John) h"'507 Ames. 
Newell & St John, (E C N & E St J) books and stationery, 107 

S Water. 
Newman Urrin, ship carpenter, h 507 N Granger. 
Newman Theodore, shoemaker, 306 S Oakley. 
Newton Henry, lumberman, h 130U S Fayette. 
Nichol William, blacksmith, bds 305 fe Hamilton. 
Nole David, carp, bds 1407 8 Hamilton. 
Northrop George J, (Lee & N) bds 108 8 Webster. 
Northrop Harvey, blacksmith, h 610 S Bond. 
Norton I) E, (Miller & N) h 509 Jefferson. 
Norton James, carp, h 603 Throop. 
Nosband John, ship carpenter, h 1308 N Hamilton. 



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Odd Fellow's Hall, 302 N Hamilton. 

O'Donnel P, lab, bds 609 Stephens. 

Ogden Wellington, sailor, h211 Cass. 

Olds Charles, shingle jointer, bds Court. 

Olds William, shingle sawyer h Court. 

O'Neal Lawrence, tailor, h 206 S Water. 

O'Neal Mrs Lawrence, milliner and dressmaker, 206 S Water, h 

same, 
O'Neill David, museum, 208 S Water, bds Washington House. 
O'Neill William, clerk, bds Washington House. 
Opfergelt Christian, h 1108 8 Washington. 
OPFERGELT PHILIP, (O & Wagoner) 314 S Water, bds S 

Washington. 
OPFEEGELT & WAGENER (P & L W) harness makers, 314 

S Water. 
Orr Alexander, lab, h 405 Jackson. 
Osborne John P, lab, h 807 N Porter. 
Osborne Eobert, lab, h 805 N Porter. 
Ostrander Eobert, blacksmith, bds 611 Adams. 
Otto Frederick, shoemaker, h Adams. 
Otto Michael, lab, bds 701 N Washington. 
Oxengeld Jacob, lab, h 411 Stephens. 



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AND VARNISHES. 

A Iullas>.,i1p.irut nf 

Pure Liquors, Perfumeries, Fancy Toilet Articles, &c., (fee. 

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j'dUy piep<ti-e<1 (if till Jkhu-s. 

Xu. 101, 8. Water St., 

SAGI2IAW CITY MICH. 



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All kinds of work made to order. 

Repairing done in the Neatest Style. 



No. 205, S. Water, 



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I'aine A B, h -JOO Court. 

Paine Asa H, deputy U 6 Miu-islial, li oOl N Wasliiugtou, 

l'aiiu3 Thomas, caulker, h 91'2 Monroe. 

Paine V A, luiuber mauuf, !^1.") S Water, h :iU!) Court. 

Palm Fredei-ick, lab, h PiOO Van Buren. 

Palmer C M, printer, h 5UG N Washington. 

Palmer J S, olerk, h 108 N Washington. 

Palmer ]SIrs Louisa, 50G N Washington. 

Palmer Smith, book keeper, h lUS N Washington. 

Pallett (leorge, cigarmaker, bds 4()!> Throop. 

PallettMrs A, h 409 Throop. 

Parker Catlmrine, ]\[rs, h DOT X FaVette. 

Parker Henry, lab, b'ls OPi Adams. "^ 

Parks James, lab. h Ml Van liuren. 

l^annelee Morris R, clerk, bds Dunbar House. 

Purmoit liacine, book keeper, bds 201 N Washington, 

Parsons A A, (P & Bro), P24 S Water, bds 80:} N Hamilton, 

Parsons & Bro, (A A & J 1*, jr,) real e.state agents, 124 S Water. 

Parsons Isaacjr, (P & Bro), 124 S Water bds 80;> N Hamilton. 

Partonfelter Atidrew, shoemaker, h (309 Adams. 

Patridge Gilbert, ship carp, h b07 8 (iranger. 

Parry Phillip, clerk, h40i S Water. 

Patterson Edwanl, lab, h 105 Emerson. 

Paxton Erastus, book keeper, bds 411 Madison. 

I'EAKSON JAMES tl, (A W Wright ct Co), res Chicago. 

Pecor Nelson, lab, bds 111 Adams. 

Peistertield Christopher, tinsmith. 

Penoyer James N *S: ( 'o, (Jas N P vt Jay Smith), drugs & 

medicines, o24 N Water. 
Penoyer James N, (J N P »!c Co, bds GOG X Washington. 
Perkins Sanford S, bridgetender, oil Jackson. 
]*erkins Wm, carp, h 707 N Harrison. 

Pesenecker Michael, saloon, 109 N Water, h 105 S Porter. 
Pier Willian.i, fruit .stand, h 109 S Water. 
Pierce Eichard. lab, h 712 Clinton. 
Phillips Hugh, tireman, h GOl N Bond. 
Phiuuey C, (Gilmore P & Co), res Portland Me. 
Plessner Michael, physician, 205 X Water. 
Plessner Eobert, lab, bds 110 & 112 N Water. 
Pluss William, h 812 Williams. 
Porterfield Eobert, lab, h 120G N Ilamiltou. 
Post (Jffice, urn S Water. 
Potter E R. bank clerk, bds \\'ashington. 
Powell Riley, sawyer, h GO;^ S Hamilton. 
J'owers K H, lawyer, h G05 N Washington. 



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Presbyterian Church, J W Hough pastor, 501 Court. 

Prieur J, lumberman, li GOO Stephens. 

Purdy Gabriel, lab, h 708 N Fayette. 

Purdy John M, broom maker, h 707 N Fayette. 

Purvis F P, l)oolc keeper, bds 111 Adams. 

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(iuaekenbush Jesse H, Sherifi", 102 S Washington, res Saliua. 

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liamsey James, cai-p. 

Eandall Charles, blacksmith, li 40o N Granger. 

Randall George H, bookkeeper, h 006 S Ilarrisim. 

Eathbone G, lab, bds 809 8 Hamilton. 

Rathbone W H. lab, bds 800 S Hamilton. 

Raymond F, (R & Twitchell) h 508 Adams. 

Raymond & Twitchell, (F R 6c J S T) books and stationery, IPJ 

Court. 
Redman Michael, h 401 N Hamilton. 
Reimer Joseph, lab, h 508 S Granger. 
Reimer Michael, lab, h 70l! S Porter. 
Remmele I, carp, h 505 S Harrison. 
Rhines David, cooper, bds 408 N Hamilton. 
Rice Bernhard, confectioner, "209 S Water, h same. 
Rice N B, physician, bds \\^ebster House. 
Rice Nicholas, meat market, lOOo S 'Washington, h 1001 H 

Washington. 
Rich Bacchut>, lab, h GOG N Granger. 
Rich Richard, lab, h 912 Adams. 
Richards Frederick, engineer, h 607 S Granger. 
Richardson James, painter, h 506 S Porter. 
RICHARDSON JOHN AV, harness maker, 32:} N Water, h 502 

N Hamilton. 
Richardson John, painter, h 308 S Granger. 
Richman Charles H, h 206 N Wasington. 
Richter August, carp, h 1304 Cass. 
Ricse Conrad, lab, h 711 Throop. 
Riese Frederick, lab, h 711 Throop. 
Riese Emil, clothing, h 306 S Harrison. 
Riese Herman (R & Leline) h 600 S Hamilton. 
Riese & Leline, (H R & P L) carriage manufy, 110 Mackinaw. 
Ripley Eliakim C, lumberman, h 201 N Washington. 
Ritter Andrew, h 1112 Van Buren. 
Riverside Seminary, Miss Elizabeth Fitts, Priucipal, 102 S 

Washington. 
Robinson Joseph H, lumberman, h 610 S Webster. 



SAGINAW CITY DIUECXOKY. 51 

Kobinson W, teamster, bds 80!) S Hamilton. 

Roche James, lab, h 802 Yan Bureii. 

Rockwith F A, x)hysician, 108 N Water, h loOl 8 Washiiigton. 

Roeser Otto, Judire of Probate, h SOo S Harrison. 

Romike Herman, grocer, h oOl ^Mackiiiaiv, h same. 

Ronev Thomas, sawyer, bds near Forest Valley Works. 

Rose Frederick W, grocer, 109 Cass, h 1206 Ca^s. 

Rose John, brewer, h 709 N Fa^'ette. 

Roth Frederick, lab, h lOO^J Cass. 

Rouse Amos, lumber inspector, bds Exchange Hotel. 

Rungstein Frederick, lab, h 901 Mackinaw. 

Rupp George, saloon, 'III N Water, h same. 

Rupp John L, lab. 

Rust Amasa, lumberman, lOli S Water, h i')!)? Adams. 

Rust, Eaton & Co, (A R, E Rust) James Hay, D L C Fatou, 

George L Burrous and A 8 Gaylord, 102 S Water. 
Rust Ezra, (R & Hay) li 206 S Harrison. 
Rust & Hay, (E R *.V' J H) lumbermen, 102 S Water. 

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Safford Truman, lab, h o02 S Mason. 

Saginaw County jail, Thomas L Kennedy, jailor, HI 2 Court. 

Saginaw Iron \vorks, Hildreth & Kinsey, -102 N Water. 

Sampson G A, engineer, bds Exchange Hotel. 

Samuels Benjamin, bridge tender, h 9llG S Harrison. 

Sanborn John, lumber inspector, h 801 N Webster. 

Sarsfield Dayid, lab, h 709 Madison. 

Sauder John, tobacconist, bds American House. 

Saunders A W, saloon, 208 S Water, h same. 

Saunders Edwin, city treas, h 805 N Webster. 

Saunders Edwin, clerk, h 305 N Webster. 

Saunders James, lab, h 412 Wayne. 

Saunders John, tinsmith, bds 509 Cross Road. 

Saunders William, gardner, h oOl N Granger. 

Sayage M W, savyyer, h 1815 8 Water. 

Sawser J W, harness maker, bds 111 Adams. 

Sayers Thomas, carp, h 701 N Granger. 

Schagelmyer, , tobacconist, h 806 S Hamilton. 

Shefnecker Joseph, boarding house, 628 N Water. 
Scheib Albert, clerk, h 509 N Fayette. 
Scheib Charles, clerk, bds 509 N Fayette. 
Scheurmann Emiel, tobacconist, 115 N Water, h same. 
Schick Geo, boots & shoes, 814 8 Hamilton, h same. 
Schmeider John, drayman, h 1101 Mackinaw. 
Schmid Frederick, (Mack, S & Kull), 1001 8 Hamilton, residence 
Ann Arbor. 



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No. 210, North Water Street, 

HAGIMAW CITY. 

Having Lad an experience of twenty-five years, will execute on 

short notice, Plans and Designs of Churches, Stokes, Ees- 

iDENCKs, and all other kind of buildings. For specimens 

of his work he refers to the above cu r, the Everett 

Block, and the residence of G. L. Burrows. 



S.VGINAAV CITY DIKECTOKT. 53 



Schmidt George, county clerk, li 612 Mackinaw. 

Schneider John, blacksmith, 512 S Water, h 401 Williams. 

Schoeii John, teamster, h Oil Mackinaw, 

Scholtz Josepli. carp 307 N Webster. 

Scott Mrs Ann, h 321 N Water. 

vScott William, bds 321 N Water. 

Schul/ Geoi'ge, lab, h 107 N Water. 

Schnhz George G, boots & shoes, 105 Cass. 

Schuhz Robert apprentice, bds 105 Cass. 

Seeney Robert, cooT)er, h 405 N Granger. 

Seiger William, lab, bds Meyers Hall. 

Seigler John, watchmaker, h 812 Monroe. 

Sevallie William, lab. 

Seyftardt Gustav, lab, h 1108 Adams. 

Se'yffardt William, (S & Achard), 312 S Water, h 107 N Fayette. 

Seyfi'ardt & Achard, (Wm 8 & Wm A), hardware, 312 S Water. 

Sharp Thomas, lab, bds 409 8 Water. 

Sharrow Louis lab, bds 1213 S Water. 

Shaver Barnum, fireman, h 811 N Water. 

Shaw C, lab, h 403 N Webster. 

Shaw Joseph E, President Tittabawassee boom Company. 

Sheffield George Painter, bds 623 N Water. 

Shellhaus Joseph, cooper, h 512 Monroe. 

Shelti-aw Geo, lab, bds 602 Miller. 

Sheltraw Smith, lab, h 701 Throop. 

Sheridan Peter, lab. 

Shimmons Edward R, builder, h 502 Cross Road. 

Shimmons Thomas, carp, h 709 N Porter. 

Shipe William, lab, h 603 Stephens. 

Short Edwin, wagon maker, h 012 Mackinaw. 

Shultheiss John, clerk, bds Mackinaw 

Siebel Adolph, bakery. 111 N Water, h same. 

Sigert Geo, lab, h 704 Throop. 

Simon Frederick, (Saloon and Billiards,) 126 8 Water, h srme. 

Siraonson John B, teamster, h 706 N. Hamilton. 

Simonson G I, bds 706, N Hamilton. 

Simpson John G, farmer, h 205, Adams. 

Slenou 'I'olbert, blacksmith, bds 202 Jackson. 

Slink John'P, lab, h 306 N Water. 

Smart James C, farmer, bds Dunbar House. 

Smith Archibald, lab, h 507 Williams. 

SMITH CHAS B, (Miles & 8,) h 312 Ames. 

Smith George, lab, bds Dunbar House. 

Smith Isaac N, physician, h 501 N Hamilton. 

Smith Jav, (J N Ponoyer & Co,) h 305 8 Washington. 

SMITH & MOLL, (J S & Wm M,) druggists, 101 S Water, 

Smith Mrs R, h 511 Cass. 



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sAoixwv CITY nriuxroiiY. 



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G. J. BRINK, Proprietor. 



T/iis Ihniac }uis t^'rcntlfi Ixcit rcjittal ami rif'iitnisJHd. ./ 
(/ootl Stdhic ill rear of Ilutel. 

Nos. 404 and 40G South Water St., 



AVliolesiOc and Ketail Dealers in 

School Books, all kinds of Stationery, Blank Books, 
Arnold's Genuine Inks, Pens, Pencils, &;c. 

AVe alsi. kee]Hniivtaiitly '.u li.-m.!. a lai;;e stu, 1< (,f 

Wall Paper and Borders, Window Shades, Patent Fixtures. 
Tassels, Cords, &.c. 

No. 107, 8. Water St. 

SAGINAW CITY, MICH. 



SAGINAW CITY DIKKCTOKY. 56 

Smith Thomas, lumberman, h 312 Stephens, 

Smytli William E, jeweler, 20'2 S Water, h same. 

Smyth William E jr, watch maker, bds '202 S Water. 

Southwick S A, bartender, bds "201 N Hamilton. 

Sova Louis, h 107 Mackinaw. 

Souvy Antoine, saloon, 412 S Water, h same. 

Spiller Joseph G, Supt. Salt Works, h 707 N Webster. 

Squires Josiah, teamster, h 811 Adams. 

Staley & Co, (W E S & C P Knight,) saloon, 322 N Water. 

Staley W E, (Staley & Co,) h 322 N W^ater. 

Stampfig Frederick, lab, h 1002 Yan Buren. 

Staples James, lab, h 305 N Eayette. 

Staples Eobert, h 50;") N Fayette. 

STAEK G. E. (Andre & S) h 701 S Washington. 

STAEK H J, (Andre & S,) h 704 N Webster. 

Starkweather E F, teamster, 810 S Harrison. 

Steinbauer John, teamster, h 304 S Webster. 

Stegal Lemuel, (col'd,) teamster, h 308 W^illiams. 

Stenger , lab, h 1303 Cass. 

Stengel John, carp, h 304 S W'ebster. 

Sternhauger William, carp, h 707 S Bond. 

Stewart Erastus, lumberman, h BOG Mackinaw. 

Stewart George, lumberman, bds 1312 S Water. 

Stickney Charles, h 811 Franklin. 

Stickney Joseph, lab, h 901 Monroe. 

Stickney Oliver, lab, h 801 Madison. 

St John Elijah, books and stationery, rooms 121 N Water. 

Stolz Louis, wagon maker, bds Hamilton. 

Stone Mrs M, boarding house, 606 N W^ashington. 

Storch, William, farmer, h 1308 Cass. 

Straup Edward, barber, bds American Hotel. 

Streeb George, dry goods and grocei-ies, 213 N Water, h same. 

Stroebel John, lab, h 301 N Webster. 

Stroebel Ulrich, teamster, h 711 Ames. 

Strouse Geo, tailor, h 911 N Harrison. 

Strouse Mrs Catharine, h 512 Clinton. 

Struve Cliristian, lab, bds 604 S Granger. 

Struve Joachim, lab, h 604 S Granger. 

Stucker Mathias, sawyer, h 708 N Hamilton. 

Sutherland John H, sawyer, 101 Court, h 409 N Fayette. 

Surroun John, tinsmith, h 308 S Mason. 

Sutton George W, book keeper, h 702 Court. 

Sutton J & Co, (Jonathan S & Joseph S,) grocers, 308 N Water. 

Sutton Jonathan, (J S & Co,) h 405 N Hamilton. 

Sutton Joseph, (J S & Co,) bds 405 N Hamilton. 

Sutton Wm J, clerk, bds 405 N Hamilton. 

Swartliout David, carp, h 405 N Hamilton. 



56 S.uaX.VW CITY DIKECTOUV. 

SWEET WILLIAM H, lawyer, 108 S Wat.n-, h UOl N llauiiltun 
Swift, Lockwood & Leavitt, (A S, N S L .t W J) L,) lumber 

saltmanfy, 1-iOl 8 Water. 
Syfardt Henry, lab. 



Talon Thomas, sailor, h Gl'J Miller. 

Taylor Joseph, carp, li 0(J!) N Fayette. 

Taylor Willaini M, h ol2 Jackson. 

Tenneson James, lab, li 514 8 Water. 

Terry James G, (D H Jerome tS: Co) h 408 N Washiiiytun. 

Tittabawassee Boom (^ompany, Joseph E Shaw, Presidejit, Jo- 
seph A ^V^hittier, Secretary, Abel A Brockway, Treasurei', 
;J07 S Water. 

Thayer Julius, lab, 

Thomas James E. carp, h 411 Jeflerson. 

Thomas Ivobert, (cold) barber, bds 107 Cass. 

Tliomas William, lab, bds (528 N Water. 

Thompson Henry, lumberman, h 1010 S Washington. 

Thurston William, carp, h 707 N Hamilton. 

Toombs James, carp, h ol2 Ames. 

Towel William, lab. 

Townsend Charles, Inmberman, h SKI ]\I(niroe. 

Trakat & Ipjtel (J H T ct G I) grocers, 10-3 Jefferson. 

Trakat J H (T & Ippel) h 105 Jefferson. 

Trakat Leopold, architect, h 504 S Fayette. 

Trommer John, hats and caps, llo N Water, h same. 

Trower Patrick, lab. 

Turner Alfred, carp, bds 807 N Water. 

Turner Charles, steamboat captain, h 808 S Harrison. 

Turner William, sawyer, h Oil Adams. 

Turver Edwin, mason, h 906 Adams. 

Tuttle W II, millwi-ight, h 206 S Fayette. 

Twitchell James S, (Raymond & T) 102 Court, h 805 \\'obster. 

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Union School House, L H Birdseye, Principal, 511 Court. 
U S Telegraph office, William Dunbar, operator 10.') Court, 
litter Charles, engineer, h 807 8 Webster. 

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Van Laun, George D, lab, bds 908 Cass, 

Van Wey William, lumberman, h 308 S Washingtou. 

Van Wey A G, lumberman, 121 N Water. 

Van Zile Gilbert, lab, h 804 S Fayette. 



SAGINAW CITY DIRECTORV. 57 



Valentine Samuel, wagon maker, bds 304 S Hamilton. 
Vance Henry, bds 103 Adams. 

Vanderheyden Rev R, Pastor Catholic Church, h 004 N Wash- 
ington. 
Vanaa John, lab, bds 1:213 8 Water. 

Vogt Jacob, groceries and feed, 318 N Water, h oOG Adams. 
Vondet Alexander, ship carpenter, h o2() N Water. 
Vor.ster A clerk, 312 S Water. 

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W'ade h W, bookkeeper, bds 707 N Washington. 

WACENER I/JlilS, (Opfergelt & W) bds 70,^ Ames. 

\A'ageuer, Robert F, lab, h 708 Ames. 

Waldbauer George, bakery, 316 8 Water, h same. 

Waldbauer Louis, baker, h 300 S Hamilton. 

Walker, T A, (col'd) barber, 107 N Water, h .M2 Franklin. 

Walker Robert, carp, bds 509 Cross Road. 

Walker Walter, (col'd) barber, bds 512 Franklin. 

Wallace Colon bds 610 Adams. 

Wallace & Jose, (S W & W J) shingle manufy, 404 N Water. 

Wallace Richard, drover, bds Exchange Hotel. 

Wallace Stephen, (W & Jose) h 010 Adams. 

Wallace Stephen J, lab, h 010 Adams. 

Wander Charles H, fancy turning shop, 1010 S Hamilton h same. 

A\'ard William, engineer, h 012 Ames. 

Warehouse for Ward's line of steamers, 401 and 403 S Water, 
1) H Jerome & Co, agents. 

Waterman John, lumber manuf, h 300 N Hamilton. 

Watkins Robert, bookkeeper, bds Exchange Hotel. 

Watson Charles, lab, bds American House. 

Webster House, W^illiam Larrabee, prpor 401 N Washington. 

Webster Samuel H, salt and lumber manuf, bds 201 N Wash- 
ington. 

Weggel John, carp, h 205 N Harrison. 

Weiss John, lab, h 905 Lyon. 

Weiss John, tinner, bds 905 Lj'-on. 

Welch John, lab, h 1004 Court. 

Wells W C, cabinet maker, bds Cass. 

Wendell Ahasuerus, h 309 Williams. 

Werner Ferdinand, gardner, h 1307 Cass. 

Wesener Hugo, clerk, h corner Hamilton aiid Adams. 

Weston John, tinner, h 511 Cross Road. 

Weston Mrs R, h 703 Stevens. 

AVheeler, engineer, bds Dunbar House. 

Wheelock Louis, h 003 N Hamilton. 

White John B, phy.sician, 112 Court, h 508 Adams. 



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SAGINAW CITY DIKKCTOKY. 



D. n. JEROME. J AS. G. TERUY. 

D. H. JKROMB & Go.^ 

Xo.s. 401 A 4o:i. South Water St., Siitjimur Citf/, Mirh. 



1)1:ai,i;i;s in 

ARDWAB 

Iron, Nails, Glass, Belting, 
Packing, Agricultural Im- 
plements, Stoves, Hollow 

Ware, &c., &c. 

Manufacturers of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware. 

Exclusive Agency for the Saginmv Valley, for the foUoicmy goods : 

Lippiocott & Co's Celebfaled Patent Gfoond Circular, 
Draff and Cross Cut Saws. 



Hayes & Newman's Patent Paralell Edgers. 

D. H. Taylor & Go's Celebrated Oak-tanned 
Leatlier Belting. Western Virginia 
Liibricating Oils. Also, Ag'ts for 
A. G-. Cross' Anti Incrusta- 
tion Powder for Cleans- 
ing Boilers. 

Wo keop in connection with our Store a 

Sj^^at i^Eipj^iiE^iisra- shioip. 

Under the mauagement of the most skillful Workmen. 

ALSO, AGENTS FOB WARD'S LINE OF SAGINAW, 

DETROIT AND TOLEDO STEAMERS. 



SAGINAW CITY DIRF.CTORT. 59 



White Michael lab, h 1003 Mackinaw. 

White Samuel, luiuberman, bds Exchange Hotel. 

Whitman F X. shoemaker, h 1009 Court. 

WHITMAN GEORGE B, commission lumber dealer, 20,") N 

Water, h 707 N W'aslungtou. 
Whitman J C, lumber inspector, 205 N Water, h 706 Monroe. 
Whitney Daniel G, salt manuf, 511 N Water,h 608 N Washton 
Whittier Joseph A, secretary Tittabawassee Boom Company, 

res East Saginaw. 
Wickham James, cabinet maker, bds Jefferson. 
Wider Frederic, paper hanger, 411 S W^ater, bds 409 S Water. 
W^der Charles, tanner, 801 S Water, h 902 S Washington. 
Wilhelm John H, carp, h 408 N Hamilton. 
Wilev Robert, wagon maker, 103 Mackinaw, hill Mackinaw. 
Wiley William, lab, bds 1103 Court. 
WillD, student, bds 907 N Hamilton. 
WILLIAMS G F, & BROS, (G F, S B. & Wm W) lumber 

manuf, 517 S Water. 
WILLIAMS GEORGE F. (G F W & Bros) bds 209 Mackinaw. 
Williams S B, (G F W & Bros) h S end S Washington 
Williams \A'illiam, (G F W & Bros) h 209 Mackinaw. 
Williamson Christopher, saloon, 420 S ^^^ater. 
Wilson Elias, brick maker, bds Exchange Hotel. 
Wilson Hitam, blacksmith, h 707 N Water. 
Wilson Isaac, lab, bds 409 Jefferson. 
Wilson J M, h 612 Ames. 
Wilson John, cooper, h 806 S Harrison. 
Wilson John M, h 401 N Granger. 
Wing William, carp, bds 412 Clinton. 

Winkler George M, boots and shoes, 406 N Hamlt m, h same. 
Winkler John, shoemaker, h lOOO Adams. 
Winguth Gustave, shoemaker. 
Winn W G, (col'd) barber, bds Franklin. 
WoUenweber Mathew, cigar maker, bds American Hotel. 
Woodruff F P, h 302 N Fayette. 
Woolweaver John, lab, h 524 N Water. 
Woodward M T, carp, bds Webster House. 
WRIGHT A W & Co, (A W W «& J H Pearson) lumber manuf, 

office 602 N Water, mill 702 N Water. 
WRIGHT AMI W, (A W W & Co) h 503 N Washington. 
Wright Thomas, cabinet maker, h 404 N Water. 
Wright William H, millwright h 709 N Water. 
Wurts Alexander, sailor, h 206 N Water. 
Wurts Mrs A, hair braider, 206 N Water, h same. 
Wurtzel & Kampfert, (W W & F K) meat market, 318 S W^ater. 
Wurtzel William, (W & Kampfert) h 106 Van Buren. 
Wyckham James, cabinet maker, bds 312 Ames. 



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SAGINAW CITY DIKKCTORT. 



JULIUS BROUSSEAU, 

T ' 

Prompt attention paid to collecting Debts and securing De- 
mands, and other Business entrusted to his care. 
Office in Bauer's Block, No. 108 S. Water St. 2d floor, 

8AOXMiV\^^ CITY. 



©r. ©, M, IBEMirig^riT, 



H:oiszccH]:pjk.TH:iG 

No. 10-2, S. Water St., Bauer's Block, 

SAGINAW CITY, MICH. 



MISS. E. L LAWRENCE & Co., ' 

Dealers in 

Work done m the latest and most approved styles. 



No. 216, N. Water St., 

Miss. E. L. IiAwncNCK. 



CITY OF SAGINAW, 3IICH. 

Mrs. E. M. Dibble. 



WILLIAM E. SMYTH, 



I'^^J^^ 



DEALER IN 



Watch cleaning and repairing done in the best manner, 
on the shortest notice. 

No. 202, South Water Street, 



SAGINAW CITV DIKECXOKT. 61 



Yost Charles N L, teamster, h 802 Clinton. 
Yost William, shoemaker, h 30G S Hamilton. 
Y'oung Henry J, cooper, h 403 N Water. 
Young John, farmer, h 805 S Fayette. 
Young W^ lab, bds 809 S Plamilton. 



Zagelmeyer & Bauriok, (L Z & L B) saloon, 306 S Water. 
Zagelmeyer Edward, tobaceonist, 408 S Water. 
Zagelmeyer Louis, (Z & Baurick) h 306 S Water. 
Ziegler John C, watch repairei", HON Water. 
Zivi Joseph, (Hart & Z) 104 S Water. 
Zschoerner G T, grocer, 102 N Water, h same. 
Zuck John N, lab, h 506 N Hamilton. 



62 



SAGINAW CITY PIKKCTORY. 



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llirin 



Vomer Court (ind Witter Streets. 



Having just received new and superior apparatus, is now pre- 
pared to make the finest LAEGE PICTURES ever 
made in the Saginaw Valley. 

Mu. A's prices are moderate. He guarantees good work, and 

M'ill always be on hand to serve his friends with a 

well selected stock of 

K n ^^ m: E s , 

Gilt, Hose Wood, Black Walmit, Rustic Union, 0ml 

Metal, Passe-partouts and Carte de Vlsites. 

Albums, Stereoscopic Vieios, <&c. 



Mb8. Armstrong will always be in attendance to assist Ladies 

in arranging their toilet, thereby doing away with one 

great annoyance in Photography. 



BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 



Agents Insurance. 

GAYLORD & HANCHETT, 205 Court. 
Grout G K, 205 Jefferson. 
Sutherland John H, 102 Court. 

Artists, Ambrotype &; Photograph.. 

ARMSTRONG W A, 101 S Water. 

Bakers & Confectioners. 

Kuhl Christopher, 211 N Water. 
Rice Bernhard, 209 N Water. 
Siebel Adolph, 111 N Water. 
Waldbauer George, 316 S Water. 

Banks and Bankers. 

Burrows George L, 205 Court. 
Miller, Braley & Co, 120 N Water. 

Barbers. 

Mabray Joseph, 304 S Water. 
Walker T A, 107 S Water. 

Blacksmiths- 
Fish F LP, 508 S Water. 
Hollister Major W, 506 S Water. 
Murphy John, 112 Mackinaw. 
Schneider John N, 512 S Water. 

Boiler Makers- 

Gregor James, 710 S Water. 



64 SAGINAW CITY DIRECTORY. 



Booksellers & Stationers^ 



Newell & St John, 107 H Water. 
Raymond & Twitchell, 112 Court. 

Boots & Shoes- 
Andre P C & Co, lOG N Water. 
Emendorfer F B, 123 N Water. 
Felcher & Green, 811 S Water. 
Ganspauer John, 215 N Water. 
Krogniann Peter H, 114 S Water. 
McRath William, 205 S Water. 
Schick George, 814 8 Hamilton. 
Schultz George G, 103 Cass. 
Winkler Geo W, 400 N Hamilton. 

Biitcliers. 

Kundinger & Frederick, 210 S Water. 
Linderman & Churchill, 310 N AVater. 
Moye Bros, 1 1 1 Franklin. 
Rice Nicholas, 1003 S Washington. 
Rupp George, 219 N Water. 
Wurtzel & Kampfert, 316 S Water. 

Carriage Manufacturers- 

Bostick Austin, 110 and 112 Van Buren. 
Fish F L, 510 S Water. 
Lawner Francis, 105 Mackinaw. 
Riese & Leliue, 110 Mackinaw. 

Cigars & Tobacco Manufacturers & Dealers. 

Frost N M, 205 S Water. 
Scheiirmann Emiel, 115 N Water. 
Zagelmeyer Edward, 408 S Washington. 

Clothing— MannfactLirers & Dealers- 

Beruhard Henry, 301 8 Water. 
Carpenter Wm A, 105 8 Water. 
Hart & Zivi, 104 S Water. 
Marrow J & Co, 117 N Water. 
Nathan N & Co, 115 S Water. 

Crockery. China and G-lass "Ware. 

MILES & SMITH, 210 N Water. 



SAGINAW CITY DIRECTORT. 65 



Dentists. 

Baker EL, 314 8 Water. 
Beehler Reinhard, l'2l N Water. 
Hubbell li, 121 N Water. 

. , Drugs and Medicines— Dealers in. 

Epting Emil, 110 and 112 N Water. 
Penoyer James N & Co, 824 N W^ater. 
Smith & Moll, 101 S Water. 

Dry G-oods— Dealers in 

GEEE BENJAMIN, 106 S Water. 
Hudson J A, 201 N Water. 
Leasia Francis A, 826 N Water. 
Streeb George, 213 N Water. 

Flour and Feed. 

Gale.) M, 213 S Water. 

Foundries and Machine Shops. 

HILDRETH & KINSEY, cor Water and Williams. 

Furniture —Manufacturers & Dealers, 

Andre & Adams, 117 S Water. 
Andrews & Merrill, 602 S Water. 
Fisher Andrew, 601 N Water. 
Hilliard E G, 402 N W^ater. 
HAWKINS J S, 218 and 220 N Water. 

G-roceries and Provisions— Dealers. 

Adams G, 113 S Water. 
Adams J F, 203 N Water. 
Barck Edward, 214 S Water. 
Bauer Peter, 104 N Water. 
Bennett Joseph, 401 N Water. 
Fish B P & W S, 30:) S Water. 
Grabner Adam, 108 Court. 
Grover J C, 501 S Water. 
Herrig Bernhard, 205 N Water. 
Miller & Harrington, 121 N Water. 
Moores Otto H G, 317 S Water. 
Romike Herman, 301 Mackinaw. 
Rose Frederick W. 109 Cass. 
Sutton J & Co, 308 N. Water. 
Trakat & Ippel, 105 Jefferson. 
Vogt Jacob, 318 N Water. 
Zschoerner , 102 N Water. 



66 SAGIXAAV CITi' DIKECTORY. 

G-unsmitlis. 

Hawker William, 208 N Water. 

Hair Braiders. 

Wurts Mrs A, 20G N Water. 

Hard'v^are, Stoves and Tin^ware— Dealers m. 

Cook & Loxley, 122 S Water. iU 

JEROME D H & Co, 401 and 403 S Water. 
Seyffardt & Achard, ol2 S Water. 

Harness, Saddles and Trunks. 

OPFERGEL'l^ & W^AGONER, 314 S Water. 
RICHARDSON JOHN W, 323 N Water. 

Hats and Caps. 

Troinmer John, 113 N Water. 

Hotels. 

American Hotel, S Hamilton. 

Dunbar House, 404 and 406 S Water. 
Exchange Hotel, 301 N Water. 
TAYLOR HOUSE, cor Court and Hamilton. 
Webster House, 401, N Washington. 

Lawyers. 

BROUSSEAU JULIUS. 108 S AVater. 
CLARK JAMES W, 205 N Water. 
CROSS I;ESTER, 10^ S Water. 
EATON F L, 205 N Water. 
GAYLORD & HANCHETT, 205 Court 
Miller & Cook, 205 Jefferson. ;' 

Moore John, 805 N Washington. 
Sutherland John H, 102 Court. 
SWEET WIl.LIAM H, 108 S Water. 

Livery. 

Jerome Timothy, 222 S W^ater. 
McKINNON JOHN, 311 N Water. 

Lumber — Inspectors, Maniifacturers and 
Dealers. 

Briggs E, 205 N Water. 
Burnham Joseph T, 205 N Water. 
Butman & Rust, 205 N Water. 
Chapman N H & Co, 205 N Water. 



SAGINAW CITY DIRECTOEY. 67 

Heather & Allison, 105 S Water. 

Paine V A, 815 S Water. 

Eust, Eaton & Co, 102 S Water. 

Eust & Hay, 102 S Water. 

Vn^ HITMAN GEORGE B, 205 N Water. 

Whitman J C, 205 N Water. 

Wright A W & Co, 702 N Water. 

Milliners and Dressmakers- 

Franke Mrs Lena, 1 10 N Water. 
Lawrence & Dibble, 216 N Water. 
O'Neal Mrs Ellen, 200 S Water. 

!N"e\\^spapers- 

SAGINAW VALLEY HEEALD, Bertram & Gardiner props, 
108 N Water. 

Physicians- 

BENNETT D M, 102 S AVater. 
Brown P L, 112 Court. 
Curtis Chester, 121 N Water. 
Eranke Louis, 119 N Water. 
Jerome J H, 205 N Washington. 
Kraus Theodore, 106 N Favette. 
Lee & Northrop, 205 N Water. 
Plessner Michael, 205 N Water. 
Smith I N, 501 N Hamilton. 
White John B, 112 Court. 

Planing Mills and Sasli and Door Mannf. 

Miller & Norton, 404 N Water. 

Shingle Manufacturers. 

Wallace Jose, 404 N Water. 

Stave Manufacturers. 

Gilmore, Phinney & Co, 511 N Water. 

Watchmakers and Jewelers. 

Ackley Frank C, 102 S Water. 
Lacy AD, 120 S Water. 
Eaymond & Twitchell. 
Smyth William E, 202 S Water. 
Ziegler John C, 110 N Water. 



FLORENCE BIRECTORY. 



Akins John T, capenter and joiner. 

Babcock & Co, meat market. 

Babcock Frederick, (B & Co.) 

Barbier Francis, saloon. 

Bearinger James, saw filer. 

Beinig John, lab. 

Bellman Michael, (Babcock & Co.) 

Blackmond Francis (Lyons & B.) 

Bliss, Sailor & Grant, lumber manfy. 

Brown Elisha, saloon. 

Buckley William, lab. 

Charboneau Francis, boarding house. 

Cochrane William J, cooper. 

Croll Elias, lab. 

Cronk George, (Devenport & C.) 

(Jusson John, lab. 

Devenport & Co, groceries and provisions. 

Devenport George, (D & Co.) 

Dygart Norman, lab. 

Fisher Christopher, lab. 

Fisher John, lab. 

Gilbert U S. 

Gleeck Adam, lab. 

Hamilton John, carpenter. , 

Hoerner John, lumber manuf. 

Hubert Joseph, lab. 

Ireton Mrs Susanah. 

Kay Robert, lab. 

Kelly James, lumber manuf. 

Lemons William, sawyer. 

Lewis T J, sash maker. 

Liby Henry, millwright. 

Long John, lab. 

Lyons & Blackmond, boots and shoes. 



FLORENCE DIRECTOHT. 69 



Lyons Stephen M, (L & Sluckbier.) 

Lyons & Sluckbier, saloon. 

Lyons W A, (L & Blackmond.) 

Lyons William, carpenter. 

McCracken James, lab. 

McGraft, Newcomb, sawyer. 

Meads William, sawyer. 

Mericle James, boarding house. 

Merrill & Whittier, lumber manufy. 

Murray Michael, lab. 

Myers, Nichola, boarding house. 

O'Hara John, lab. 

Perkins Geo D, engineer. 

Pine Michael, sawyer. 

Read William M, engineer. 

Reading D L, boarding house. 

Rhodes, Oscar, engineer. 

Rose Frank, lab. 

Ross F F 

Shaw J E (S & Williams.) 

Shaw & Williams, lumber manufy. 

Shellhaus George, cooper. 

Smitz Michael, cooper. 

Starkweather Edward, engineer. 

Stokey Charles, cooper. 

Sluckbier J, (Lyons & S.) 

Taylor William, shingle manufy. 

Townsend Jacob, cooper. 

Townsend Peter, lab. 

Tuhrame, James, (Babcock & Co.) 

Waldron George, lab. 

Wallace William, carpenter and joiner. 

Whittier Joseph A, (Merrill & W.) 

Wight Joseph, fireman. 

Williams Charles M, (Shaw & W.) 

Williams James, machinist. 

Workman John, carpenter. 

Wray George, teamster. 

Wurts John, cooper. 



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HISTOPiY OF CARROLLTOK 



The village bearing this name is situated on the west bank of 
the Sagiuaw River, a little more than one mile below the bridge 
at East Saginaw, on what has long been known as the Peter 
Riley Reservation, a fine tract with good high land on the river, 
with no bayou or marsh in the rear, and had for a long time 
been the camping ground of the Indian in his annual visit to 
the trading post of Saginaw. 

The discovery of salt in the Valley caused this desirable loca- 
tion to be bought, and during 'GO and '01 five companies were 
formed to operate at this point. In the summer of 1S02 a vil- 
lage plat was made by Messrs. Curtis, Ward & Gillett, who were 
then owners of the larger part oi the Reservation; since which. 
time the Village has had a steady* healthy growth, until in Feb- 
ruary 1860, when the eastern portion of the town of Saginaw, 
including the village of Carrollton, was detached from the Town 
of Saginaw and erected into a new town by the name of Car- 
rollton. A Post office was established at this village April 1804, 
bearing the name of the village, and the present Post Master, 
0. E. Gillett, was appointed to the office. 

A Presbyterian Society has been organized at this place and 
the Rev. M. Gelston is the Pastor. 

The coming season it is the intention to build a Union School 
House of brick, in the center of appropriate grounds. 

Township Officers. — Supervisor, Charles E. Gillett; Town 
Clerk, Archibald Bierd; Treasurer, Martin Stoker; School In- 
spectors, Charles E. Gillett, Michael Ulrich; Commissioners of 
Highways, William Garrett, Alexander McBratnie, John 
Diendorffer; Justices of the Peace, Predei-ic S. C. Ross, Reuben 
Crowell, E. F. Gould; Constables, Nicholas Meyers, Patrick 
Madden, Adelbert H. Babcock, John Linder. 






M: 



CARROLLTOK DIRECTORY. 

Abbs John, cooper, res Carrolltou Ave. 

Abbs Kobert, stave and barrel manufy, Gillett & Go's Dock. 

Allison J P, Agent CarroUton Mills Co. 

Ames John, clerk, Chicago Salt Co. 

Arndt Augnst F, blacksmith and wagon maker. 

Babcock A H, drover, bds H Babcock's. 

Babcock Henry, boarding house, Washington. 

Ballentine H A & Co, Chicago Salt Works. 

Barnes Elisha, salt packer, bds E McGrinnis'. 

Best James, salt boiler. 

Bierd Archibald, Township Clerk, h Carrollton Ave. 

Birid William, salt works, bds A Birid's. 

Birid Joseph, salt works, bds A Birid's. 

Brennan Mrs Margaret, h Washington. 

Brink Leander, Supt Orange Co Salt Co, h Carrollton Ave. 

Brown Morris E, drover, bds H Babcock's. 

Brown Peter, boatman, h Carrollton Ave. 

Bun Jehu, foreman Orange Co Salt Co. 

Bunton Chas, foreman Chicago Salt Co, h Washington. 

Bunton Edward, lab, h Carrollton Ave. 

Burdick D 1), butcher, Carrollton Ave. 

Cook William, lab. 

Courtney Daniel, salt boiler, res Zilwaukee. 

Crawfor James, carp, h cor Maple and Washington. 

Crowell Reuben, phys, (Harrington & Co,) res Carrollton Ave. 

Bailing Cyrus E, lab, h Carrollton Ave. 

Bailing William, carp, bds C E Bailing's. 

Belude Moses, cooper, h Main. 

Belude Paul cooper, bds M Belude. 

Bevanny Patrick, lab, h Washington. 

Bewey John, mason, bds E McGinnis'. 

Bolon Chas, lab, h Carrollton Ave. 

Boyle Patrick, lab, h Washington. 

Empire Barrel Co, C E Gillett Pres. 

Empire Salt Co, Wm P Letcliworth Pres, res Buffalo. 

Penno H C, foreman Webster Mill, h Water. 

Plannigan Thomas J, Carrollton House, Maple. 

Elynn. Arthur, lab, bds Carrollton House. 

Garrett Wm, cooper, h Maple. 

Geary Thos, boatman, h Carrollton Ave. 

Gilbert U S, Supt Chicago Salt and Lumber Co, h Main. 

GILLETT CHAS E, real estate and ins agt, bds Br Crowell' s. 

Gould Erastus F, saw and stave mill, h Main. 

Gould Gardner B, bds E F Gould's. 



72 CAHROLLION DIHKCTOKT. 

Gould John, bds E F Gould. 

Hardy George, carpenter, h Carrollton Ave. 

Harrington F & Co, merchants, (F H & R (^rowell,) cor Car- 
rollton Ave and Maple. 

Harrington Frank, (F H & Co,) bds Dr Crowell's. 

Hasklns Thos W, lab, h Washington. 

Jerome, Hale & (^ampbell, lumber mills. 

Judson Joseph, lab. Orange Co Works. 

Kramer Peter, merchant, ( 'arrollton Ave. 

Ijewis David, foreman (Chicago Salt Co, h Carrollton Ave. 

Tjincoln Ira B, lab, h Main. 

Lincoln Oscar S, lab, h Main. 

McCaudand Thos, lab, h (^arroUton Ave. 

McGuinnis Edward, lab, h Carrollton Ave. 

McKinney James, engineer, h Carrollton Ave. 

McNicoU David, engineer, Saginaw Valley Salt Co. 

Madden Patrick, restaurant, Carrollton Ave. 

Mann Eugene D, engineer, h Carrollton Ave. 

Martin Peter, lab, h Maple. 

Moffatt Ishmael, lab, h Carlton Ave. 

Muntgomerv Jas, cooper, h Carrollton Ave. 

Murphy Lawrence, lab. bds E McGinnis'. 

0' Grady Patrick, lab, Saginaw Valley Salt Co. 

Palmer .Joseph, lab, bds E McGinnis'. 

I'erry George, capt scow. 

Perry Noah, foreman Carrollton Mill Salt Works. 

Perry Stephen, engineer, h Washington. 

Pinkham Nathan J, boarding house, Carrollton Mills Co. 

Ried Alexander, Supt Empire Salt Co, h Water. 

Reed Edward L, lab, bds Mrs O Reed. 

Reed Geo W, foreman, h Carrollton Ave. 

Reed Mrs O, h Maple. 

Reed William M, salt boiler, bds Mrs Reed's. 

Saginaw Valley Salt Co, D Stewart Pres, res Detroit. 

Scott Isaac, engineer, C Salt Co. 

Scott Wm, farmer, h Nursery Farm. 

Spay John, salt boiler, h Zilwaukee St. 

Stewart Alexander, engineer, Chicago Salt Works. 

Stewart William, engineer, Empire Salt Co, h (^arroUu.n Avn. 

Taggart Samuel, cooper, h Carrollton Ave. 

Teufel Fritz, foreman cooper shop Orange Co Salt Co, h \V;^:^h- 
ington. 

lire James, Supt Sag Valley Salt Co, h Carrolltun Ave. 

Webster S H, saw mill and salt works. 

Welch Alonzo F, carp h Maple. 

Willson George, engineer, bds Pinkhams. 

Withey Charles, salt boiler, h Washington. 



HISTOEY OF EAST SAQINAW. 



Comino- here from Detroit, strangers find little to admire in 
the suburbs of the city, that surronud the depot at the foot of 
Franklin street — they have been hurried over miles of well-tdled 
land, and gi-eat stretches of timbwr ; past lakes and streams, and 
low hills ; fields ornamented with farm products ; great farm 
houses and little pioneer cottages ; piles of lumber, shingles and 
staves; — past these they have been carried, and are glad to hear 
the shrill whistle of the locomotive as it dashes in at the station. 
Here we meet our stranger friends, as the citizens of East Sagi- 
naw ai'e always glad to do, and show them about the City. 

Let us while our compauions are finding seats in the comfort- 
able street cai-s, just glance at our surroundings. Close at hand 
are the usual unattractive out-buildings connected with the Rail 
Road station. Before us is a better class of houses rising higher 
as the distance increases towards the business center of the 
City. A few prominent structures rise above the rest; at our 
right the masts and coi'dage of vessels in the river are in full 
view ; away at our left and partially behind us, the original 
forest ti-ees stand in quiet dignity ; before us, the clean dry 
\\ alks lined with younii shade trees invite our steps down 
Franklin street. We will decline the tempting promenade, for 
the Conductor's whistle calls us to the street car. The ready 
Jehu gives the signal to his waiting team and we sweep around 
a curve from Franklin street into the center of Washington 
avenue, and move on through the busy street. Lining our route 
and along the parallel avenues are n)any fine dwellings, fresh 
with paimt and wearing a pleasant, home look. Of course, we 
will get out at Genesee street and stop, if you plea.se, at the 



1 HISroKY OK KASr S\i;lNAW. 

l?ANCi!oi'r, wliDsi^ t)\vi;rin;;' hight iiiid iinpo-^iHg ;q»[)i';ii-aiici^ ciiii- 
iiot fail to attract the attention of every visitor to the A'aUey, 
or we will partake of the "good cheer" at the Evkrktt. whose 
massive architecture to be adunred needs only to be seen. — 
Having rested and otherwise recuperated nature for the occasion, 
let us set about learning something of this anomaly, a substant- 
ial city in almost a wilderness. We have seen in the oil regions 
of Pennsylvania cities springing up like mushrooms, and with 
little moj'e permanance or vitality in them; we have seen great 
cities planted in the rich mining districts of ovir far- western ter- 
ritories ; and we have seen s[)eculators' cities of only paper 
existence ; but this is indeed an anomaly, a substantial city con- 
taining over eight thousand inhabitants - a city built of the most 
enduring material, and in a rich and costly style of architecture, 
set down in the midst of alumberingregionwherethe undisturbed 
stumps of the original forest trees, and even some of the trees 
themselves ornament the suburbs and wntinci the corporate 
boundaries. Here are no signs of an ephemeral existence ; these 
structures that wo admire have not come up like Jonah's gourd 
to be overturned by the breath of an east wind — to be abandoned 
when the pioneer company finds a dry well ; or to be forsaken 
wlien word comes that a richer lode has been discovered in a 
neighboring gulch ! Nothing looks that way in these streets, 
and the eager enquiry as to what is the foundation of all this 
apparent prosperity, is answered by the assurance that Saginaw 
Luml)er, Saginaw Salt, and Fish from the Saginaw waters have 
each a world-wide i-eputation and a correspondingly extensive 
sale. 

"We may get some idea of the extent of the city of East Sagi- 
naw by viewing it from the roof of one of the highest buildings, 
though we must bear in mind, that only a dozen years ago all 
the region within the scope of our vision was almost untrodden 
by the first pioneers of civilization. Prominent in the plain 
that stretches away on every side are the public school build- 
ings of the city, erected and operating under a free school 
system. They are ornaments of which the citizens of East Sagi- 



HISTORY ()F KAST SAGINAW. .) 

iiaw arc justly' proud, and tlie < 'entral t^tructurc is as fine aa 
edifice lV)i' its use as f:an be found in the west. The spires of 
a half dozen clmrehes point their Avorshiping congiegations 
lieavemvard. Within the circle of our vision we can count 
forty-eight chimneys and smoke stacks indicating as many manu- 
factories of lumber, salt, shingles, stave.s, &c. The Saginaw 
river, stirred by the incessant turmoil of the busy tugs, Hows 
steadily on in its northerly course. Great vessels and snuall on-es 
lie at their docks discharging or receiving freights. The frecjueut 
screams of the tug whistles drown the busy claugov of the 
nearest mills, and silence the rumbling of the various street cars. 
The great drav in the city Itridge swings at the summons of an 
ap2)roaching tug that pulls after it a heavily ladeu lake vessel. 
The scene on the river docks and in the streets is metropolitan. 
Lookiug away to the horizon the sky seems to settle down 1o the 
fringe of forest trees that environs the land.^cape. Within the 
circle on the banks of the river, are the thrifty groups of Salina 
and 8A(iiNAw Cjty, and these are joined by street liail Eoads as 
well as by river communication with this city. Three fine bridges 
span the broad river within our view and serve to accomodate the 
continual travel from shore to shore. In the busy streets almost 
any cosmopolitan sojourner can find a fellow citizen. Uei-e are 
representatives from the four tjuarters of the globe, and from 
the "islands of the sea;" yet the everlasting omnipresent Yankee 
is in the ascendancy, and will ever be so. The aboriginal ten- 
ants come in from their camps, not many miles distant, to look 
upon the growing power of their pale-faced successors, and 
tread with noiseless stops the thoroughfares Avhich have grown 
up from their former hunting trails. The squaw carries her 
grim papoose along where it can look on the wooden image of 
its paternal progenitor that holds out a bunch of Havanas, in 
front of some tobacco store. But these aborigines are destined 
to stop but a little longer iir the vicinity. The encroachments of 
lumbermen, salt makers, and settlers must soon drive them from 
their scanty foot-hold, to giveixiom for the march of improvement 
which is making the valley teem with life and genuine pros- 



4 IlISTOrvY OK KAST SA(;IXAAV. 

])orit\. Uaviii^ tiiki'U as it were a "1)il'(^^s' oye g-laneo" at the 
city, let lis go back to its early history. 

The City of East iSaginaw lies on the east bank of the Sagi- 
naw Eiver, about sixteen miles from its mouth. The original 
name was Tio-wa-lia-ka-ning meaning the ''Butternut Place." 
The substantial city of to-day with its eight thousand inhabi- 
tants, busily engaged in tlie transaction of a great variety of 
business, has little resemblance to the wild lot that was plotted 
in 1850 and then known as the "Hoyt Plot." This Plot com- 
prised all that portion of the present city north of Hoyt 
street. At that date (IF ;">()) the only buildings were a small 
cottage located about two blocks south of where the Bancroft 
House now sto.uds, which served the double purpose of church 
and school house; a board shanty on the present site of the 
Bancroft house; and a log house standing near the Bridge in 
the middle of what now is Geneseie street, and was occupied 
by Leon Sney, an Indian interpreter and trader. In the fall of 
the same year a frame dwelling house was erected by C W- 
Grant on "Water street, north of Genesee, which he still occupies 
as a residence. 

George Allison was one of the earliest settlers, having come 
here in 1S50, an<l in June of the same year 0. W. Grant, W- 
r. Glasby, Lester Wheeler and Adoniram Dann arrived. The 
latter gentleman opened the first boarding house, in the build- 
ing now known as the "Valley City Hotel" on Water street, 
erected by W. F. Glasby; who was a carpenter. In IS50 Alfred 
M. Hoyt and C. ^^'. Grant erected a saw mill, known as the 
"Blue mill," (from the color of the paint used), for the purpose 
of sawing plank to be used in the consiruction of a plank road 
between East Saginaw and Flint. Mr. Hoyt's fir.st eifort in 
establishing himself here, was to open the most practicable routes 
of travel, to invite emigration to his projected city; and the 
result has proved the wisdom of his course, as it has also exceeded 
his most sanguine expectations. The capacity of the "Blue 
Mill" was twenty-five hundi-ed thousand feet per annum. 



HISTORY UV" KAST SMjIXAW. 

8onie time in 1850 there also arrived in the village a blacksniith, 
named Fred. A. Koehler, and a shoemaker named Seth Willey, 
who found a demand for tiieir productions and helped to increase 
the general prosperity of the place. The locality now began to 
have a name abroad and the accessions to the population were 
from this date rapii. The village was in the town of Buena 
Yista and the first election was held at the house of Curtis 
Emerson. 

At this election C, Emerson was made Supervisor and C. W. 
Grant, Town Clei"k; they having each received Five Toteahehig the 
whole number cast. In 1851 a lawyer arrived by the cognomen 
of Hunt who ''stuck out his shfiigle" and commenced the prac- 
ti(;e of law. The same year a Baptist preacher held regular 
service in the little cottage before-mentioned, where an Episco- 
pal clergyman from Saginaw City had occasionally officiated the 
year previous. A school was also established the same year on 
nhat is now called Washington street, near the corner of Gene- 
see, on the site of the Bancroft. The structure was built of 
rough boards — the enterprise of C. W. Grant — and the school 
was taught by Miss Carrie Ingersoll. There was mail commu- 
nication from Flint to Saginaw City twice a week, the nuiil being 
carried on horseback, and from Saginaw City here in a basket, 
carried by a footman. The first Post Office was established in a 
wooden building opposite the Bancroft House where Henry- 
Marks' store now stands; and Alfred M. Hoyt was the first Post 
Master. The mail was carried, as before stated, from Sag-i- 
naw City by Mr. M. B. Hess ; and sometimes he could carry 
it all in his coat pocket ; very frecjuently the mail matter 
would not exceed four letters a week. Mr. Hoyt was suc- 
ceeded in the Post Office by Morgan L. Gage, and he, again, in 
time, by Moses B. Hess. 

J. T. Caulkins was the first to engage in the Grocery business- 
He purchased a lot near the corner of Washington and Genesee 
streets for the sum of fifty dollars, and erected a building thereon 
suitable for a grocery store, in which he carried on his busi- 
ness. He did not, however, remain Ion;?. lu 1851 he sold his 



1) niSTOKV (iF KASr SVGIN-AW. 

building and lot to ]\1. ]>. liess for ^C>U{). Some idea of the 
advance in the value of i-eal e.5tate may 1h; ol>t lined ))y the 
assurance that this lot, iirst purchased by iir. Caulkins for ^')U 
would to-day find ready sale for •!^1'2,U(K>, exclusive of iiuildin^^s. 
Tile first store was kept by Alfred M. Jloyt and James Little, 
son of Hon. Norman Little. Their buildin<^ was a frame struc- 
ture, known as the "]^lue Store," located on the lot now occupied 
by livingston & Co., corner of (lenesee and Water streets. — 
Messrs. Hoyt & Little kept a general stock of Dry Goods, Gro- 
ceries, Crockery, Boots and Shoes, and the nameless et ceteras that 
go to make up the assortment in a country store. They found 
it necessary in their business to Employ an interpreter tf) iacili- 
tate their traffic with the Indians. The "Blue Store" was after- 
wards enlarged and re-modeled in 1851, by N. Blackmar, and 
called the Irving House. ]\Ieuzo C. Stevens became the land- 
lord and kept a good hotel as his patrons were free to testify. — 
The Irving house was sometime afterwards destroyed by fire. 

In the fall of 1851 a store was opened by W. Jj. P. Little & Co. 
in a two story wooden building on the river bank, where Bliss, 
Janes & Co. now do business. Their sales the first year amounted 
to ninety thousand dollars, and afterwards increased to two 
hundred and fifty thousand dollars. This store furnished goods 
for a circuit of country one hundred miles in extent. The store 
was afterwards destroyed by lire. A ferry was established in 
1851 by E. N. Davenport, consisting of a scow or flat boat pro- 
pelled across the river by a rope and poles. The same year a 
public school building was erected on the corner of Hoyt and 
Jefi'erson streets, at a cost of $15,000. The Union school system 
was adopted ; and in this the proprietors of the town exhibited 
their usual good judgment, making the expense of education a 
charge upon the property of the people at large. Several auxil- 
iary schools were organized and suitable buildings erected as the 
growth of the city called for them. In 185li, a flouring mill 
was erected on the present site of the Mayflower mills at a 
cost of $30,000, by Jesse Hoyt. The following year the Gal- 
laher mill (saw mill) was erected ; and the next year the 



msTllRT OF KAST SAGINAW. / 

Holland mill, also a liuuber mill, was built by T. Whitney. — 
Messrs. Duvfey & Atwater ex-ected a mill the same year. The 
old Blue null having been, burned down, Messrs. Davison and 
Whitney c;mstructed one on its site sometime in 1854, and in 
the succeeding year another mill was built by Wm. F. Grlasby. 
The ('ity (flouring) mills on Genesee street were erected in ISGO. 
The present proprietor is J. S. Stevens. 

The first eliurch edifice was erected on Washington street i 
in lcS54, bythe Methodist Episcopal Society. The l^utheran 
Church was built the same year. The German Methodist Society 
ne.xt erected a church on Warren street, in 1855. The same year 
the C\»ngregational Society built their church on Washington 
street. The Catholit- church was erected in 1SG4. The Protes- 
tant Episcopal, in 1865. 

Up to 1SG4 the river had been crossed by means of a clumsy 
ferry, but during this year a stock company was organized by 
the citizens of East Saginaw, and a bridge built from the foot of 
Genesee street, at a cost of $20,000. The plan is accord- 
ing to Brown's patent and it is a fine looking as well as substan- 
tial structure. Its length is a little more than 700 feet and it 
is furnished with the requisite draiv to accommodate the larger 
class of vessels navigating the river. About one mile further up 
the river, at the foot of Bristol street, a second bridge was built 
in the following year by the citizens of Saginaw. 

Alfred M. Hoyt erected the first dock and ware-house. Thn 
first boat was a stern wheel steamer named the Buena Vista, 
and was commanded by Capt. Addison Mowry. The steamers 
"Magnet" and '-Reindeer' were afterwards built by Jesse Hoyt. 
The first sail vessel was built by the same gentleman and called 
the "Jesse Hoyt.'" 

The first Banking house was established by Col. W. L. P. 
Little, in 1855, in a small wooden building on the site of what 
is now tl:e Exchange Block on Genesee street. Another Bank- 
ing house was opened in 1803, by Pay, Bliss & Co., under 
the title of the "Valley Bank." The First National Bank was 
organized in 186.3 with a capital of $100,000 ; J. T. Judd, Presi- 



^ /risTOKV OF i;ast SAoryAvr. 

dent, aiul ('. K. Robinson (ynshier. Col. W. I;. P. Little con- 
verted his estiiblislinipnt ii>to a National Bank January 1st, 
ISGG, with a capital of %200,000 under the name of the "Mer- 
chants' National Bank." Tlie Banking House of C. K. Robin- 
son & Co., \va« established in Januai-y, lSl)(;>. The fact that so 
large a banking capital is requi\-ed speaks well for the business 
transactions of the city. 

The U. IS. Land otfice svas renioved from Flint to this city in 
isr)7 through the iniluenee of Moses B. Hess who became the 
first Register, and Wm. L. P. Little the first Receiver. By an 
Act of the Legislature, Feb. 13th, li^So, East Saginaw became 
an incorporated village. The first election under the village 
charter occurred in April, L^So, at Avhich Mr. Norman Ijittle 
was chosen President, and Mr. Chas. 1). Mott, Recorder. 

The need of a better class of hotels was early felt, and in 1860 
the Bancroft House, one of the most princely establishments in the 
State, was built at a cost of #90,000. It was constructed on a plan 
so much in advance of its surroundings that the project seemed 
unwarranted and extravagant, but the growth and [)rosperity of 
the young city was so rapid that the vast structui'e had soon to 
1)0 enlarged, and this enlai'gement had to be repeated, so that at 
this date it is a mammoth structure, and justly entitled to the high 
reputation it bears. The first proprietor was Henry Hobbs, who 
succeeded in establishing the reputation of keeping the best 
hotel in Michigan. Mr. Henry Hobbs was succeeded by G. W. 
Wesley, the present proprietor, who fully sustains the reputation 
gained by his predecessor. The further growth of the city soon 
demanded another large hotel and in lSG;j the "Everett House" 
was erected at a cost of $41,000. This building, though vast in 
its proportions, soon had to be enlarged to accommodate the in- 
creased wants of the traveling commiiuity, and stands a splendid 
monument to the enterprise of its projector and builder, Mr. 
Grouse, of Hartland, Micli. The present proprietors of the 
"Everett" are Smith & Grouse, who have gained an enviable 
reputation among the traveling public as caterers to their wants. 
In 18;")!) the village of East Saginaw having become of sufficient 



HlSTOHY OK KAST SVl.INWV. ',) 

age and growth, was allowed by an act of the Legislature to 
throw ort' her village garments and assume the more dignified 
atid commanding costume of a city. Tlie lirst election occurred 
under the new city charter, in the spring of IS-iG, at which Col. 
Wm. L. P. T;itl!e was honored with being chosen the first Mayor. 
His administration was a very successful one. and marked with 
rapid strides of City improvement. The Maj'or of the City at 
tliis writing, is Mr. Dwight G. Holland, who was elected 
liut a few days since. 

The largest Livery est.iblishnient in tiu) State is lu-uited 
on the corner of Washington and Jolmson streets in this 
City, whose business manager is A. W. Gates, Esq.; it is 
owned by Messrs. Binrill, Morris and (iales, doing business 
under the name of A. W. (rates & Co. ]\L'. Burrill lives 
in Detroit and ]Mr. ]Morris in i'ontiac. Their stable is a 
l.irge brick structure and an ornament to the city. The compa- 
ny are pi-oprietors of all the various stage lines from the city. 
i\Ir. Gates the manaij-er is an enery^etic business man and much 
thought of for his good cj^ualities of head and heart. 

Morgan L. Gage was the first to enter into the business of 
harness making in this city. The first deatli occurred in Ibot:; 
caused by drowning. A German, v, hose name we are unable to 
give, fell from his boat while crossing the river and sunk imme- 
diately. His body was not recovered until several daj'S after, 
when it was found at a point severai rods above the place where 
he fell in, which sin;.ular circumstance would indicate an under- 
current iu the river. The first lirih occurred in 1J^50, which 
made Mr. Seymour Ensign the happy father of a male child. 

Up to December, 186"J, the city had no railroad couimunica- 
tlon with the outside world, and the absolute need of greater 
facilities for the winter transpoi'tation of mei'chandize, lumber 
&.Q., as well as the desire of the citizens for a rapid and comfort- 
able means of tarvel led to the construction of the Flint 
and Perre Marquette Rail Ecad ; the eastern branch of 
which, from Flint to East Saginaw, was completed at the date 
above mentioned. Tlip conqiletitm of this branch of (he road 



10 msTOIiV OF K.V.ST SA(i]NV\V. 

gave the citi/ens of East Saginaw diiecl coniniuiiicatioii with the 
various railroad lines centering at I )etroit. H. C. Potter was its 
first Superintendent, and has ever since conducted the all'airs of 
the road with ability and to the entire satisfaction of its patrons. 
The following statement will convey a more correct idea of the 
road and its nianao-enient. 



Flint and Pere Marquette Railway. 



The proposed route would extend westward from Flint, (jene- 
sce count}-, to Pere ISIarquette, in IMason county, on Tiake Mich- 
igan. Distance 17"JA miles. 

Congress passed an act, Juno o, 18^)6, gi-anting every alternate 
eection of land, designated by odd numbers, then belonging to 
the United States, for six milrs in width, on each side of the 
located line. The deliciency, if any, was to be made up from the 
odd numbered sect'ons outside of the six miles, and within fifteen 
miles of the line. 

The entire grant ann)unts to ()()l*,4IM) acres. I'here has been 
already cei'tified, by the Secretary of the Interior, under this 
grant, and as pertaining to it, 54o,82U acres of land. (U this 
amount the Company have acquired title to 153,600 acres. The 
construction of seven miles more will give the title to 7G,8t)0 
acres additional, and the construction of each and every twenty 
miles thereafter, will give title to the like additional number of 
acres, until the whole grant is absorbed. 

The last Congress, (1864,) passed a jouit resolution, extend- 
ing the time for the completion of the road, five years from the 
expiration of the first period named, which will give to June, 
1S71. 



irrsTOKV OF kast s\Gl^■A^v. H 



STATKMENT OF KAKXIXOS. 



M';ii-^i X(i. i)f I'a.ssc^iyvrs. i riissi-tisror Ke<-ci))ts. | Fnnsht Hcccilrts. I Total Kaniins;.-*. 
1M(;4 I inj.-i;} ; Ti^itu oii 



4V.)5i m I !)(>,<)SH 04 

43,342 (i8 j 114,S.Vi 77 

70,ri24 22 i(i:i,,S3:j hi 



TOTAL SHITMENTS FROM AM, STATIOXS OX V. i.- V. SI. KAILM'AY, IS'i 



I 
Stations. ' 



J.umtioi J r. (^j.,,.,.^ i ,si,i„^,i,.s. AniniMls. Fl..in-. ■ P,o.Vts. ;^^'' ' '• '^'^ Salt. 

1",. SML'^iiiuv, 243,500 ' 7.20o; 3,907 (;i,(lo2 2()3' ln2,204 3 .■)40 3'i7 ■>■> '^fj; 

Hiiili.'cpnvt, 1.202,000 ; llH.HOdj 1.(^4 3(; ] 0:'>n ' ,-..V0-' ''{Uu 

i'in.' Itiiii. ' (.■.,H(i7.000 l(i(i,.)0!)! S.:,S,S CO,-) 72l ■MH) 104^11 ' l 

Ml. .Mnrii^, ; 2,.SS0,.')0O , 440,000 .>,340 (•i;.H.)7 149 3(14. (l'!3 44*710 

Fiiiit. (i74,2O0 { 18,000'^ l,lKl,l(i7 I.%313 0,012,.i82! 7,242^244 23 

ll,0ri7,2OO ' 7')9,")00 IO,.')7S,000 l.-!10.317 : l.-),70N 0.r.24.0Wr lI.0(;H,(i(l4 2.'),4.')8 



Memoirs. 



Alfiikd M. Hoyt. In writing tlio History of East Saginaw 
one great link in the chain would be wanting were we to neglect 
a special mention of Mr. Alfred M. Hoyt. To him and Norman 
Little (of whom we have spoken elsewhere) the city is under a 
weighty obligation for its present success. His sojourn among 
us was of .short duration, he having staid only four years, re- 
turning again to New Y(nk ; but in that short space of time by 
his indomitable perseverance, caused a city to spring up out of 
the wilderness. He is a son of James M. Hoyt and a brother of 
•Tessa Hoyt. At tlie time of his fathers' purchase of property 
in Saginaw, in I80O, he came here to manage the same, and in 
connection with Norman Little had the superintendence of its 
growth and prosperity for four years. He erected many tine 
buildings, opened roads, and did many other things for the 
material advancement of the place. He represented Saginaw 
County in the State Legislature in the year 1 852, and was the 
fir.st Po.stmaster appointed in Ea.st Saginaw. In L*^54 becoming 
tired of the arduous duties of a pioneer, he relinquished his 
entire interest in the "embryo city" to his brother Jesse, which 
consisted of the whole of the original City as first laid out — 
called the "Hoyt I'lot" — ^br a sum of money which now would 



12 IiISTOliY ()£• KAST SAGINAW. 

be iusiiiFicIent to purrhase ii single block of ground tlionnn. — 
He was a lugh minded, wdiole .soulod gentleman, liberal to a 
fault. He is now a successful commission merchant in the City 
of New York and is one of the firm fjf Jesse Hnyt &. Co. Lon<j 
may he live to enjny the richest blessings of ProviiU^nce. 

( 'ol. W. L. P. LriTLi-; was one of the earliest .settlers in tliis 
City, and has occupied a prominent position since his arrival. — 
He is closely identified with the rapid growth of the (.'ity, having 
in conjunction with Jesse Ployt, Es(j., built several very fine 
brick structures, and contrihut<Hl in various ways to its general 
prosperity. 

He was l)orn in Avon, New York, in IS 14, and iirst visited 
this Yalley in 1S;)4, on bu.siuess for his father who owned a 
tract of timber land in the vicinity of Saginaw City. He came 
to view the land and pay taxes thereon. His stay although 
comparatively a shcn't one, was sutficient for him to form a very 
favorable impression, in regard to the nature and future i)ros- 
pects of the country, for in 1S3() we find him permanently located 
in Saginaw City, in the employment of the "Saginaw. City Co." 
This Company made the first improvements in that City, in the 
erection of substantial buildings, &c. The Webster House was 
built by them, Avhich at that early day, was considered a very 
superior structure, both in architectural design and finish, and 
the ample spaciousness of its numerous apartments. Mr. Little 
remained in their employment until 1840, when he con)menced 
the mercantile business, in that city. His uniform gentlemanly 
bearing and close application to business secured him a large 
and lucrative trade, which he continued until ISul. He then 
removed to East Saginaw and entered into partnership with 
Jesse Hoyt in a general mercantile business. Their store was 
consumed by fire on the 5th of July 1854, when they "wound 
up" their mercantile business and commenced a banking insti- 
lution under the name of Wm. L. P. Little & Co. This they 
continued until Jan. 1st 18GG, when the Merchants' National 
liank of East Saginaw was establi-shed, with Wm. Ij. P. Little 



HISTORY !>V VAST SAT.INAW. 



V.\ 



as President. Mr. Little had the honor of hoiug chosen first 
Mayor of the City of East Saginan-, whicli office he filled with 
credit to himself and to the entire satisfactiou of his constituents- 
lie is a man of strc.ng physical endurance, genial and afikble in 
his manners, with a kind and generous disposition. 

Wsi. F. (ti, \siiy, an early settler in East Saginaw, is one of her 
most prominent and influential citizens. He was formerly from 
Livingston County, New York, and first made his appearance in 
East Saginaw in lSf)0. He was the first master mechanic that 
settled here. He was a shrewd, active intelligent man, and made 
several investments in real estate at an early day, that have since 
made him wealthy. He was very influential in causing the 
erection of the three Bridges that span the Saginaw at this point, 
and is one of the heaviest stock holders in them. He held the 
office of flavor during the year 1863. Mr. Glasby is a man of 
sterling worth and integrity, and much esteemed by his fellow- 
citizens. 

In writing the memoir of Curtis Ejieksox, Esq., a seeming 
contradiction appears as compared with statements given in our 
lAical History of East Saginaw regarding the fii'st settlers. — 
This IS easily reconciled from the fact that the village as well as 
the City, as originally laid out, comprised only that part known aa 
"Hoyt's Plot," and in writing the early history we have confined 
ourselves to those limits. 

"Emerson's addition" on which Mr. Emerson first located, w^as 
afterwards incorporated in the City boundaries. 

Curtis Emerson was born in Norwich, Vermont, 4th February 
1810, and came to Michigan in 1836. In 1846 he located him- 
self in Saginaw City, and commenced the lumber business. — 
The following year he moved to the East side of the River and 
permanently located himself in a building which was already 
erected, at the foot of what now is known as Bristol street. — 
There were only two houses, one boarding house, a saw mill, one 
barn and a black smith shop on the east side of the river at this 



14 nisToci ui' r.Asr sAfi/wn'. 

[loint, at that time, and they wert^ all flf^sertt^il ; imt a Ihirig- 
being distui-bed tho Kolitncle. Mr. Enierscn eonuiienfed gettinjj 
out log's and sawing thoni into boards.. The following year he 
f'onvertod the Maclisniith shop into a store, which lio connofted 
with his lumbering business. This store was situated on the 
banlc of the river, also at tlie foot of I'ristol street. The few 
residents here, at that time, were a hardy and jovial little band, 
»vho were perfectly happy in each oiher's (;t.ni[)any at their even- 
ing gatherings. Mr. Kuiorson's house was the plaee of resort, 
and many a convivial meeting was held in the "//rtZ/.v of the 
J[o/ifczn/»H.s.''^ T^his time-honored structure was })uriied during 
the last winter, and all that remains of its classical halls is a 
heap of (;harred ruins. Mr. Emerson finding a ferry necessary 
to his own business, as well as to accommodate the {>ublic, for 
tlus purpose built a steam boat 74 feet in length , and named 
her the "(jri'eat Eastern." This ferry was continued until 1S()4, 
when the bridge was built, rendering it useless. Mr. Emerson 
is a kind hearted, public-spirited man, strictly honorable in all 
his dealings, and although at times a little too fond of a social 
glass, he may be termeil a noble ami true-hearted gentleman. 

Charles W. Grant was also one of the earliest pioneers, and 
perhaps the fir.st actual settler in East tSaginaw. He Avas born 
in Chenango Count}', New York, in ISIS. In 1 S49 he came to 
what is now East ISaginaw. He was elected to the oflfice of 
Sheriff of fSaginaw County in IS;"),'). The year previous he had 
been appointed Deputy U. S. Marshal, which ofHce he held for 
five 3'ears. In 1S57 he was re-elected Sheriff and served till 
1859. Mr. Grant has been largely engaged in the lumV)er business 
since his first residence in the Va'ley, and is one of the leading 
men of the C^ity. 

Mr. Moses ]1 Hes.s, whose naiue finds frequent mention in 
these annals, is so intimately connected with the early history 
of the city, that we cannot forbear making this further mention 
of him. He was born in Terona, Oneida County, New York in 
1S25, and emigrated to Tjivingston County, Michigan, in 1S37. 



HISRiKY Ol" KA.ST SAGIXAW. 15 

After speiuliuj:,' several years in ]»rii>-}itou aiul in Lansing, (in 
the latter place he held the oHioe of Post Master autl also State. 
Jiibrarian for eight years,) he removed, in December, hSoO, to 
East lSagiua-\v , and engaged with A. M. Hoyt & Co. as hook 
keeper and cashier. ITe afterwards engaged in the Grocery 
business with O. 1\ Burt and his lirother G. G. Hess, in a build- 
ing on Water street, on the site lately occupied by the Saginaw 
Yalley Bank. Mr. Hess continued in this business only one 
year, and then opened a drug store on Genesee street, where 
J. T. Caulkins first comineueed the Grocery business, con- 
tin\ied in the Drug business eight years. When Mr. Hess first 
engaged in business here, what is now covered with buildings 
was an almost undisturbed forest, and he has frequently stood 
in his store door •And shot squirrels, as they leaped from limb 
to limb on the original forest trees. But few families then re- 
sided here, and these formed a neighborhood of social beings 
who were happy in a frequent interchange of good feeling. — 
Mr. Hess filled many offices of public trust, national, state and 
municipal, and only retired from public life in 1861. He has 
since been engaged in the care of his large property accumu- 
lated by careful industry, energy, and the rapid rise in the 
value of real estate. Mr. Hess is a public spirited man, aiid 
has done much for the city in the erection of public buildings 
and in other material contributions to its general prosperity. — 
He has frequently exhibited a remarkable energy in overcoming 
the adverse fortunes that have assailed him. In disposition Mr. 
Hes« is genial and affable, and his hand is ever open to those 
who are less fortunate in the possession of worldly goods than 
himself. Mr. G. G. Hess, brother of Moses B. Hess, died in 
1861. He was intimately associated with his brother in all the 
early history of the city, as well as in business enterprises, and 
was highly esteemed in life for integrity of character ; and in 
his death was deeply lamented. 

Another of the early settlers was Alexander English. — 
He came here from Lansing, April 8th, 1851. His entire 
worldly possessions consisted of a team and wagon and one 



10 HISTOKV OF EAST SAfilXAM. 

oxtva horse. He worked i\ farm, tlie first year after his 
arrival, for Alfred M. Hoyt. In D^O.'J lie pureluised the linie^ 
kiln on the river bank just below the !Maytiower mills, on 
Water street, and continued the uianuiaeture of lime until 
the present year. Ho quite recently sold the lime kiln property 
to Messrs. Fish and Holland for |21,()0(). In 1865 Mr. English 
purchased the steamer "L. G. Mason," of which he is still the own- 
er, a pasaengerer boat, that plies between tliis city and Bay ("'ity. 
^Ir. English is a prudent business man and has arisen from com- 
parative poverty to opidence, through his own industry and per- 
severance. 

There are four iron foundries in the city, and these are among 
the most prosperous branches of biisiness carried on. Warner 
(ft Eastman conduct one of these ; G. W. Merrill one ; Wicks 
Brothers another, and a new one in .coui'se of completion will 
soon be in operation. 

There are two newspaper otHees, one issuing a weekly, the 
other a daily and a weekly paper. They ai-e both well edited 
and creditable sheets, named respectively: "The East Saginaw 
CoL'iur.E," and "Saginaw Emekpeisk." 

SKETCHES OF THE PRESS. 

Messrs. Mastui & Williamson, from Conueautville, l*a., 
started the "Saginaw Enterprise," a weekly newspaper, in the 
Spring of 1853. The paper Avas printed on a i^heet ilL'xT^ iiu lies. 
The next year Mason sold out to Williamson, and returned t^) 
Pennsylvania. Williamson retained the othce one year, during 
a portion of which time he suspended the publication of the 
Enterprise. Mr. Perry Joslin came to East Saginaw in August, 
1850, and in October of the same year purchased the oihce of 
^[r. Williamson for ^1,000. Mr. Joslin conducted the pajier 
alone until January 1804, when he sold a half interest in it to 
Mr. Francis Parth for 11,400. In May, 1801, while Mr. Joslin 
carried on the business, he was burned out and suffered consider- 
able loss, as well by the fire as in the removal of the office fixtures, 
but his paper continued to appear regularly, thoigh published 



IIISTOr.Y OF EAST SAGINAW. 17 



for a few weeks on a half sheet. Messrs. Josliu & Parth coiiducted 
the cffice until July 1SG5, when Col. C. Y. DeLand became a 
partner and tlie value of the office was increased from -^^S'^OOO to 
■"?ll2,000. In September of the same 3'ear they began the issue 
of a Daily paper ; and the Weekly was enlaiged to a '20x1^9 
inch sheet. January 1st IStJO the office was nuide a stock con- 
cern under the State laws, with a capital of |i:25,()0O. and Mr. 
Joslin continued in charge of tlie pa[ier, at this time the Dail}' 
issue was enlarged to the same din\enbions as the Weekly. The 
office is at present supplied with an Erieson Hot Air Engine, a 
Hoe drtiiu cylinder press, machine and hand presses and a good 
supply of Job type, both English and German, and issues a well 
printed sheet, daily and weekly The office is located on the 
corner of Water and Tuscola streets, in a two story brick build- 
ing constructed for its present use. 

In July, 1859, the Courier was established by Geo. F. Lewis, 
running one hand press, witli a moderate stock of job, in addi- 
tion to newspaper material. In September, 1801, job material 
and press sold to Mr. Joslin, of the Enterprise, upon a "give and 
take" offer —both proprietors being convinced that there was 
not enough job printing in the cit}- then for two establishments 
— and only the newspaper ran for the year following. 

In September, I8G0, the job printing materials of the C'Guricr 
were replenished, in August, 1863, the paper was enlarged 
and Major K. W. Lyon became a partner with ]\Ir. Lewis in the 
establishment, which at this date runs two machine and three 
hand presse.s, and in addition to its newspaper material, has a 
complete and elegant assortment of job type, cuts, borders and 
apparatus. 

The Courier establishment has been set up — we mean the 
material — six times since its first appearance, in six different build- 
ings, and is now located in the 2d story of Grant Block, Wash- 
ington street, occupyin^^ a room 22x80 feet ui extent ; eligibly 
situated and judiciously arranged for the management of its 
extensive business. 

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18 I11.ST01JY OF EAST SAGIXAW. 



We have sketched the local history of East Sagina-w", and 
given an idea of its rapid transition from an untraversed Avilder- 
ness to a populous city. The future of East Sagina-^', is even 
brighter, if we may jud.^e the future by the past, than its age 
v.'ould lead us to suppose. Iho position of the cit}' as au inland 
port, yet so located as not only to command inland trade, but 
also commercial intercourse by water with the rest of the State, 
and with all the important Lake ports, makes it a city of whose 
future it is ditficult to conceive. The immense lumbering inter- 
ests of the surrounding country, that find here their central 
depot ; the exiiaustless salines that underlie the whole valley ; 
the extensive fisheries that just bt-giu to engage the attention of 
the people ; these are among the profitable sources of wealth that 
tend to make of East Saginaw a populous town. Her ample 
river, into which the largest class of Lake vessels may enter, 
gives to the city a very desirable mode of access to the outside 
world. Vessels may load at her wharve, and discharge their 
cargoes at the docks in Liverpool or Havre, and Vice Versa. — 
The only limit to the course of commerce in this direction is the 
capacity of the Welland Canal. Any vessel which can pass the 
Welland locks, can load and unload alternately at East Saginaw 
and at foreign ports. The rapidly increasing demand for the 
various indigenous products of the locality, must make for the 
Valley a widely known fame, and the future of East Saginaw 
can hardly be less grand and enduring than that of the most 
favored city on our inland waters. Who shall paint the young 
giant that grows from a wildei'uess to a great city in a dozen 
years ? Who shall sketch it at his easel when another decade 
sweeps by ? We may look for a development of vitality here 
that shall outstrip the most sanguine imaginings of its own san- 
guine people within the next half-score of years. 



Churches ani Societie.?. 



ST. PAUL'S ClIUECH. 

St. Paul's Church, East Saginaw, (Protestant Epis^copal), was 
organized under the ministry of Rev. Z. Syaulding, Februar}' 
lid, 18(54, with not nuro than two or three communicants. — 
The succeeding Clergymen were Eev. Edward Mayer, 1858-9, 
Rev. G. B. Eugle, 1859-60, Eev. Henry Banweli, lSGO-61, Eev. 
D. E. Brown, 1861-64, Eev. Wm. Paret, present Eector. 

The growth of the Churcii may be seen from the number of 
communicants reported at diiierent times. In 1857, there were 
five, in 1859, eight, and also in 1860 eight; in 1802 twenty-live, 
1864, fifty, and in 1865 one hundred. 

The Sunday school now numbers '1'2 Teachers and 100 Schol- 
ars ; having a libi'ary of 3*20 vijlumes. 

The Church building, on the north-east corner of Lapeer, and 
Warren streets — not yet quite finished — was begun in October, 
1864. It is of wood, in Gothic style ; 40 feet by 103, with deep 
Apsidal Chancel ; cost 117,000, including furnaces and furni- 
ture; seating about 400 persons. 

The lot on which the Church stands was a gift from Mr. Hoyt. 

CONGEEGATIONAL CHUECH. 

In the Spring of 1857, Eev. W. C. Smith, then of Lapeer, 
was induced to visit East Saginaw with a view to the formation 
of a new Church. The movement met with so favorable a re- 
sponse that the services of Mr. Smith were seLiured for a year, 
begining the first Sabbath in May. 

Buena Tista Hall, then just opened, was used as the place of 
worship, being furnished for this purpose, free of charge, by the 
owner, Mr. Jesse Hoyt, of New York. 

The Congregation commenced and continued to be large. On 
the first Sabbath in June, a Sunday school was organized by the 



■JO HISTOKV Ol' KA.ST S.UilNAW. 

('lection of CIiesttT B. Jones. i'^vi];erir!tf r,(l< nt. Jn a short time 
tlio school nimibere I 1) t scholars anil teachers, with a well- 
selected library of abont (»(HI volumes. 

On Wednesday, the Hth day of September, ISoT, the first 
Congregational Society was organized by the adoption of articles 
of association and the election of Trustees. 

The preliminary ste[is towards tlie organization of a Church 
were taken at se\'eral uieetings convened for the purpose ; first of 
which was held Sept. 18, at which it was first decided by a vote 
of IS to 4, that the Congregational form of Church Goveru- 
ment sliould be adopted, after which articles of faith, a covenant, 
and sundry regulations were agreed upon. 

On the 7th of October, an E'jclesiastical council convened by 
letters missive, assembled iu Buena Yista Hall, by which the 
preliminary proceedings were aji^iroved, and the Church publicly 
recognized. Twenty-two persons united in the organization by 
letter', and four on profession of their faith. Since then l'2-l 
persons have been received to membership, of Avhom 40 were by 
profession ; 42 have been removed by death or dismission to 
other Churches, leaving a present membership of 12(). 

The Sunday school has largely increased, having a present 
enrollment of 325 and an average attendance of 250 ; with a 
library of 500 volumes. 

On the first Sabbath in February, 1861, the Congregation re- 
moved froui the Hall into the new Chui'ch edifice, corner of 
Washington and German streets, which had been built, includ- 
ing lot, at an expense of about $o,500, which is still in use. 

A movement is now on foot to build a new House of Worship, 
to cost 135,000, on lots purchased by the Society on the corner 
of .Tefferson and Hayden streets. 

The pastoral office becoming vacant on the resignati(.)n of the 
Rev. W. C. Smith, it Avas filled by a call to Rev. J. G. W. Cowles 
of Mansfield, Oliio, who entered upon his ministry with the 
Church, on the second Sabbath in May, 18G5, and was in«talled 
pastoi', by an Ecclesiastical Council, Sept. (itli 1865. 



BISTOKY OF EA.ST SA'GIXAW. 



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METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 

The Methodist Episoopal Church of East Saginaw was organ- 
ized in 1852, with six members. Rev A, C. Shaw was its first 
pastor ; he remained here two years. Rev. 0. S. Clements, jr., 
succeeded him, .find remained two years. He was succeeded by 
Rev. G. N. Belknap, one year; Rev. Curtis Mosher, two yeais; 
Rev. H. N. Brown, two years; Rev. H, 0. Parker, two years; 
Rev. G. W. Warren, one yeai'; Rev. R. R. Richards, one year. 
Rev. B, S. Ta3'lor is p: stor, at this date. 

The present membership of the Church is one hundred and 
thirty-one (lol). The church building was erected in 1852, and 
is located on the corner of German and Washington streets. The 
property is valued at ten thousand dollars. The Society has 
Tecently sold this building, and are preparing to erect a new 
Church on Jeffersou street, at a cost of $40,000, the structure 
to be of brick, iu Gothic style. The number of Sabbath school 
scholars connected with this church is 206 ; volumes in library 
oOO. 

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF EAST SAGINAW. 

This Church was organized with a constituent membership of 
15, May lo, 1858. Recognized by a council of sister Churches, 
August 14, 1858. The Church was supplied about six months 
by Rev. Samuel Cornelius, now at Ann Arbor. Rev. J. S. Good- 
)nan, settled with the Church iu November, 1859, and continued 
as Pastor until Nov. 186;>. Iu the same month letters of dis- 
mission were granted to about twenty Members, living in Sagi- 
naw City, for the purpose of organizing a Church in that place. 

In October, 1864, the present I'astor, Rev. A. L. Morehouse, 
settled with the Church. 

The present membership is 84. 

The Sabbath school numbers 1 50 ; two Bible classes ; fifteen 
Teachers. A Sabbath school library of about oOO vols. 

A central and desirable site for a new edifice has been secured 
on the corner of Jefferson and German streets. 



Tl IIISTOUY OF EAST SAGIXA\r. 

MASONIC. 

There is one lodge in East Saginaw. It was the first one 
formed in the Valley and is called "Saginaw Lodge No. 77," — 
A Dispensation was granted by the Grand Lodge of Michigan 
to Moses B. Hess as W. M., David Hughes as S. W. and Jas. 
A. Large as J. W., with S. C. Munson, 8. C. Beach, Absalom F. 
Hayden and David F. Hess as Charter Members, to open a lodge 
at East Saginaw, and the first meeting was held at the present 
Masonic Hall on 23d of .Time 1855. No work was done until 
the oOth and olst of July 1855, when by the assistance of R. 
W. Bela Cogshall, the then Gr. V. and Lecturer, the E. A. degi'ee 
was conferred on Hon. Norman Little, Wm. L. P. Little, Wm. L. 
Webber and Chas. B. Mott in the order here named. A Charter 
was granted by the Grand Lodge at its annual session in Jan. 
1850, and on the 27th of Feb. 1856 an election for officers under 
the charter was held, by which Jos. A. Large was chosen as W. 
M., W. L. Webber as S. W. and Chas W. Grant as J. W., and 
on the same day E. \V. Horace S. Roberts, Deputy Grand Master, 
assisted by R. W. John B. Hamilton J. G. W. and others dedi- 
cated and constituted the Lodge and all its officers. 

Since that time the Lodge has been presided over by the fol- 
lowing officers for the years ending Dec. 27th, 1857 to 1864: 

lSi7, W. T,. Wi'bb.T. W. JI., S. W. Yawkey, S. W., Goorgc J. Dorr, J. W. 

18,j8 " " " " " C. M.Curtis, ■• " J. S. Ksta brook " " 

1859 AV. J. Itartov " " J. J. Wheeler " " C. B. Jones " " 

1880 W. L. Webber " " .T.v. F. Brown " " A. S. Gaylord " " 

1861 W. .T. Bartow " " A. S. Ciayloril " " C. B. Mott " " 

18G2 '■ " " " " J. W. Tunis " " J. S. Estabrook " " 

1H6.3 " " " " " " " " " " W. L. Webber " " 

18G4 " " " " " Mark llodg-son " " (lOO. C. Sanborn " " 

The three last named have since been twice re-elected and still 
hold the same offices. 

Since the formation of the Lodge there have been initiated 
97 persons. The degree of Master Mason has been conferred 
upon 88. Died 10; admitted from other Lodges 40, The pres- 
ent number of Members is 76. Most of those who have been 
dismissed left for the purpose of aiding in the formation of new 



HISTOKT OV EAST SAGINAW. 23 



l-odyes, of which there have been formed, one at Bay Cjty, one 
at Saginaw City, one at Salina and one at Yassar. 

There is much interest noW' manifested in the prosperity of 
the Lodge, and its condition is as prosperous as can be desired. 
Their Hall is 32x50 feet, is lighted with gas and comfortably 
furnished. The Regular Communications are held on the Tues- 
<]ay on or next preceding each full moon. 

Saginaw Yallkv Chaptkr, No. 31, Royal Arch Masons, was 
chartered Jan. 12, 1864. The first officers named in the charter 
were W. L. Webber, H. P., Chas. B. Mott, K. and S. W. 
Yawkey, S. 

The following is a list of names of charter members: 
W. L. Webber, W. J. Bartow, E. W. Lyon, Chas. B. Mott, L. 
S. Lenheim, Ezra Rust, George W. Merrill, Judson C. Low^ell, 
Chas. E. Gillett, Geo. F. Lewis, John J. Wheeler, Robert H. 
Weideman, Addison P. Brewer, Moses B. Hess, Sam'l W. Y^aw- 
key, Jno. S. Estabrook, Irving M. Smith, Wm. Hodson, and 
Chas. W. Grant. 

The first meeting of the Chapter was held Feb. 4th, 1SC4, at 
which time an election Avas held. Chas. B. Mott, on account of 
the condition of his health declined to be elected as King, 'i he 
officers elected were, — 

William L. Webber, - - H. P. 

Judson C. Lowell, . . . K. 

S. W. Y'awkey, - - - - S. 

W. J. Bartow, - - - C. H. 

Chas. E. Gillett, - - - - P. S. 

John S. Estabrook, - - - R. A. C. 

E. W. Lyon, - - - - M. 3d Yeil. 

Geo. F. Lewis, - - - M. 2d Yeil. 

Fred. E. Hoyt, - - - - M. 1st Veil. 

The Chapter was constituted and the officers installed on the 
20th day of April, 1864, by Francis Darrow, of Pontiac, R. E. D. 
H. P., assisted by Stillinan Blanchard, R. E. G. Y. and L., and a 
large number of companions from Pontiac and Flint. 



li-f rrisToiir of east sAfiry.wr, 

At the election, lield Deo. 4tli, 1S54, the same otfifevs were 
Te-elected. 

The present cffic-ers are-, 

W. L. Webber, - - - H. P. 

W. J. Bartow, - - - - K. 

Geo. C. Sanborn, - - - S. 

E. W. Lyon, - - - - C. H. 
Irving M. Smith, - - - P. S. 
Geo. C. Warner, - - - K. A. C 

S. Keelei-, - - - - M. M. Veil. 

C.F.Johnson, - - . - M. 2d Veil. 

F. E. Hoyt, - - - - M. 1st Veil. 

The present number of membei's is 56. The reg\ilar meet- 
ings are held on the first Thursday in every month, 

ODD FELLOWS. 

0-Saw-AVa-J3on Lodge, No. 14, meets in Odd Fellows Hall, 
Buena Vista Block, every Friday evening. J. H. McFarlin, N. G., 
T. E. Doughty, V. G., J. M. Luther, E. S., 0. H. Burton, P. S., 
W. F. Glasby, S. 

This Lodge was instituted June 2d, 1855, by Hon. Wni. M. 
Fenton, Grand Master of the Order in the State of Michigan, 
with the following named gentlemen as charter members, viz ; 
Jay S. Curtis, Charles B. Mott, Martin Smith, W. L. P. Little, 
J. H. McFarlin, A. Ferguson, S. B. Knapp, Thonuis M. Birdsall. 
Chas. B. Mott, Esq., was installed N. G., A. Ferguson, V. G. 

Owing to the very limited number of business men in the 
then small town, this Lodge did not meet with its merited success, 
and after struggling for nearly two years its members ceased to 
meet as Odd Fellows. 

June *2d, 1865, just ten years from' its first organization, the 
Lodge was re-instituted, installing Jay, S. Curtis, N. G.; A. 
Ferguson, E. S.; C. H. Burton, P. S.; W. F. Glasby, S.; and 
now ranks with the first lodges in the State of Michigan, hav- 
ing one hundred of the first class business men of the City as 
members. 



nSSTOKY OF EAST SAGINAW. 1:0 



Odd Fellowship, although of ancient origin, was introduced 
into this country about oU years ago ; and already, we number 
the fraternity by tens of thousands. During the lapse of 
tune its blessings have been everywhere acknowledged and 
commended. The sick have been relieved, the destitute com- 
forted, the widow made happy, and the orphan educated. — 
AVherever our Order flourishes, it will be,.found that the virtues 
of berievolence, eeouou;y and harmony are cultivated. A mem- 
ber of the Order can ahvays count on "troops of friends," who 
will never leave him in adversity or affliction. Wheresoever he 
goes, he is surrounded by brethren, who at a word will hasten 
to do him good. The chronicles of our Order contain numerous 
illustrations of the beneficence of the institution. Many virtuous 
but indigent families have been saved from despair and crime by 
the munificent charity of our Lodges. This charity is in deed 
secret, and therefore more grateful efficient. No sense of mor- 
tification is attendant on relief furnished by the Lodge. The 
benefit is a right not a hoon. No matter how long the recipient 
of our good offices has been an invalid, the relief given is never 
grudgingly bestowed. It is as much a duty to receive as it is a 
duty to give. We expect no gratitude for our favors ; for every 
member of the Lodge has an undisputed right to demand thoni. 
kSuch mutual giving and taking preserves a man's soul in inde- 
pendence. An Odd Fellow takes but his own when he receives 
anything from the Lodge ; for his own contributions ha^'e con- 
stituted the fund he draws from. He must be worthy, however. 
No invalid through intemperance or immorality can participate 
in our bounty. The dissipated man, if known to be such, can 
never enter among us ; but should any imworthy Individual be 
introduced, by successful fraud, into the Fraternity, he will soon 
be taught that his own inventions will return to plague him. 

W^e cannot undertake to exhibit, at this time, all the peculiar 
excellencies of our Order Initiation into the mysteries will in 
due season, display before the candidate the beautiful uses of 
Odd Fellowship. 



26 HISTORY OF EAST SAGINAW. 



An Encampment was instituted in this City, May 10th, 1866, 
called the Valley Encampment. 

Valley Encampment, No. 20, I. 0. 0. F., meets in Odd Fel- 
lows Hall on the 1st and od Wednesday of each month. Charter 
members, J. S. Curtis, C. H. Burton, A. Ferguson, T. E. 
Doughty, W. H. Southwick, J. M. Luther, J. H. McFarlin. 

Officers : J. H. McFarlin, C. P.; J. S. Curtis, H. P.; T. E. 
Doughty, S. W.; A. Ferguson, S.; C. H. Burton, P.: J. M. 
Luther, J. W., 

GOOD TEMPLAES. 

A lodge of this order was instituted in East Saginaw on the 
2-ith of Nov., 1805, with twenty-four members. The first set 
of officers were as follows : 

Eev. B. S. Taylor, W. C. T. Dr. 0. L. Mason, W. C. 

Miss Jane Smith, W. V. T. Wm. Wiley, P. W. C. T. 

D. W. Perkins, Esq., W^ S. Miss Amanda Allen, W. A. S. 

C. B. Jones, W. T. Cornelius Wilson, W. M. 

AV. H. Burrill, W. F. S. Miss M. Coggswell, W. D. M- 

Miss Anna West, W. I. G. Capt. 0. P. Davison, W. 0. G. 

Now, after an existence of a little less than five months, the 
membership of the lodge numbers one hundred and fifty-six, 
(156) among these several who were formerly addicted to in- 
temperance. 

YOUNG MEN'S ASSOCIATION. 

The preliminary movement which resulted in the formation of 
the Young Men's Association of East Saginaw, was the organi- 
sation of a Lecture Association. This is its brief history : 

Monday, October 7th, 1864, a few gentlemen met at the Ban- 
croft House to devise the best way for securing a few good 
lectures the coming winter. A communication from the Secre- 
tary of the Associated Western Literary Societies, Geo. Andrews, 
Esq., and a letter from H. C. Potter, Esq., who was unavoid- 
ably absent, were read. 

Chas. B. Mott was called to the chair and J. J. Wheeler was 
appointed Secretary. On motion, J. J. Wheeler, I. M. Smith 



HISTORY OF KAST SAGINAW. 27 



and H. M. Flagler were appointed a committee to ascertain and 
report the best method of obtaining the desired object, and the 
meeting adjourned to meet at the same place, on Wednesday 
evening, the 19th. 

At the adjonrned meeting, the committee reported and their 
report was, with a few slight amendments adopted. This report 
provided for a future permanent Literary Society, and for secur- 
ing a course of lectures, H. C. Potter, I. M. Smith, and H • 
M. Flagler being appointed a committee to obtain subscribers 
thereto. A sufficient number of subscribers were obtained and 
a course of lectures had at Irvmg Hall. Irving M. Smith was 
Secretary of the Association, George K. Newcombe, Treasurer. 

At a meeting of the Lecture Association held at the office 
of Webber & Smith, Friday evening, August 18, 1865, Dr. H. 
C. Putter being called to the chair and Geo. F. Lewis chosen 
Secretary, Irving M. Smith, Chairman of committee previously 
appointed, submitted Articles of Association for the organization 
of the ''Young Men's Association of East Saginaw " in con- 
formity with a recent Act of the Legislature authorizing the 
incorporation of Societies for Literary and Scientific purposes, 
which were, on motion adopted, signed by the members present, 
Messrs. H. C. Potter, Wm. L. Webber, Samuel W. Yawkev, 
Calvin D. Bliss, G. B. Boardman, Geo. K. Newcombe, Irving 
M. Smith, C. K. Robinson, L. C. Storrs, G. C. Warner, Geo. F. 
Lewis, C. H. Gage. W. J. Bartow, Geo. W. Morley, S. J. Eey- 
nolds, T. E. Morris and E. W. Morley, properly acknowledged 
and copies thereof transmitted to the Secretary of State, and 
County Clerk of Saginaw County. 

These Articles provide that the corporation thus formed shall 
continue for the full period of thirty years from and after the 
date thereof. Its object to be the promotion of literary and 
scientific pursuits. The afiairs of the Association are managed 
by a board of sixteen Directors, elected annually by ballot on 
the second Tuesday in March. 

The preliminary organization being effected, the following 
members were elected as the first Board of Directors : 



28 IJISTOKY or KAST S.UUNAAV. 



Pyestdent, Dr. H. C. Potter ; M Vice President, Geo. K. New- 
combe ; :.!d Vive Presidehi, Irving M. ^niith ; Trcasnrcr, Ij. C 
Storrs ; Peoordinij Seeretari/, Geo. F. Lewis ; Correspondincf Secre- 
tarij, G. B, Boardman; W. L. Webber, Geo. C. Warner, C. H. 
Gage, S. W. Yawkey. 

A course of lectures was provided for the winter of 1855-6, 
and at the election of ciffioers in March, 1866, the Association 
made choice of the present efficient Board or Dirkctoks. 

President, Chauncy H. Gage ; Jst Vwe President, William J. 
Bartow ; :?d Vice President, Charles Ten Eyck ; Treasurer, L. 0. 
Storrs ; Reeording Seeretanj, ilyron A. Johnson ; Corresponding 
i^ecretary, Irving M. Smith; Noah C. Richardson, John S. Esta- 
brook, George W. Morley, Thos. E. Morris, PeWitt C. Gage, 
M. H. Gallaher, Chas T. Wickes, D. S. Hall, B. J. Brown, E. 
W. Lyon. 

The Association now numbers something over one hundred 
active members. Its condition and management give hopeful 
assurance that it will soon become one of the most creditable 
institutions of its class in the North-west. 

SAGINAW CO. AGEICULTUEAL SOCIETY. 

Pursuant to call, a meeting for tlie organization of a County 
Agricultural Society was held at Buena Vista Hall, East Sagi- 
naw, Saturday, P. M., March 24th. The call having been read, 
on motion, Wm. McBratnie was called to the chair and Geo. F. 
Lewis chosen Secretary. 

A committee was appointed consisting of W. L. W^cbber, M. 
W. Quackenbush, C. McBratnie, Wm. M. Smith, John Wiltse, 
AVho reported a constitution, which was adopted. 

The following officers were elected : 

President, Barney II. Y'ork ; Vice Presidents, Geo. F. VeinFleet, 
Wm. M. Smith, Wm. McBratnie, W. J. Bartow ; Secretary, Geo. 
F. Lewis : Treasurer, Thomas L. Jackson. 

Members of Executive Committee— Zo\\w. Wiltse, Wellington P. 
Burt, John G. Hubinger, Andrew Crofoot, Andrew Goetz, N. S. 
Beach, Robert Ure. 



HISTORY or I:AST SAfilXAW. 29 



NEPTUNE BOAT CLUB 

Was organized iu the siiinmer of lS;"i), its leading meniljers at 
the outset being S. E. Kirby, Jas. F. Brown, E. A. Koehler, 
J. E. and J. H. Merslion, F. N. Bridgeman, George Scram, Z. W. 
AYright and others whose names we have not been able to 
obtain. A fine six oared barge, the " N<;ptune" length 45 feet, 
beam 3 feet 9 inches, Cayt S. E. Kirby, designer ; M. S. Filkins, 
builder, was built for the Club the first year of its organization, 
and is still in excellent condition, with this are sets of spruce 
and ash oars and other requisite appurtenances. A new four- 
oared boat will be added this season to the property of the Club 
who have a commodious house therefor near the Mayflower Mills. 

(Jfl&cers of the Club : President, Geo. F. Lewis; Secretary and 
Treasurer, Myron A. Johnson ; Coxsicain, Douglas Hoyt, 1st Assi 
Coxsicain, Chas. H. Wilkins ; 2(1 Asst, Fred. E. Hoyt. 
FIEE DEPAETMENT. 

This city boasts of a well organized Fire Department, consist- 
ing of one second class Eotary Steamer, of the Seneca Falls 
manufacture, with a Hose cart aud fifteen hundred feet of rubber 
hose ; together with a large span of horses always in readi- 
ness to attach at a moments warning. Also one independent 
hand Engine, osvned by the Company manning it ; and two 
other hand Engines owned by the City, also a Hook & Ladder 
Truck, with a full supply of ladders and hooks. One of their 
Engines are manned wholly by Germans. There is no better 
organized and disciplined Fire Department in the West, than in 
East Saginaw ; the noble boys in "red" being always ready, 
and willing, to render efficient service. 

THE COLOEED DEBATING SOCIETY. 

The Association was organized February, 186G, and is com- 
posed of both male and female members, and its object is the 
moral and intellectual improvement of its members. The meet- 
ings are held weekly, and consists of exercises in debating 
cjuestions and declamation. Lewis Eeno, Pres't., "Washington 
Foot, Vice Pres't. G. J. Goodridge, Eecordiug Secretary, Wm. 
Goodridge, Corresponding Secretary, W. Q. Atwood, Treasxirer. 



30 DISTORT OF EAST SAGINAW. 



I^^" To say anything in addition to what we have already 
said, in praise of the Bancroft House, or its gentlemanly pro- 
prietor, Mr. G W. Wesley, would be superfluous. We will 
only add, that in connection with the Bancroft Mr, Wesley has 
one of the finest Billiard Rooms in the State, supplied with 
four tables of the most approved manufacture. And his room 
being spacious and admirably lighted and ventilated, renders 
it a very inviting resort to lovers of the "cue." Mr. Ryan, his 
gentlemanly attendant, is always watchful to render every atten- 
tion to his patrons. 

See card, outside front cover. 

Fkey Brotheks, dealers in Books and Stationeiy, commenced 
business on Water street, East Saginaw, in 1 802. On the first 
of February, 1866, Mr. Henry W. Wickleim became a member 
of the firm, changing its name to J. F. Frey & Co. Their busi- 
ness becoming increased they found it necessary to remove to 
their present large and commodious store in the Grouse Block, 
on Genesee street, which occurred about two months since. — 
Their stock is very rich and varied, consisting of almost every 
kind of books and a large assortment of stationery, &c., &c. — 
Their prices are very low; indeed as low as the same articles 
could be purchased for at retail in the eastern market. '"Quick 
sales and small profits," is the plan upon which they work, 
which will ultimately prove a great success. Call and examine 
their rich and splendid assortment of Books and Stationery — 
See card, page 49. 

Mr. B. B. Btjckhoxit as an enterprising business man is worthy 
especial notice in our pages. He came here from Central New 
York in 1853, and engaged with Col. W. L. P. Little as clerk 
for one year ; at tho expiration of which time he entered into a 
partnership with Messrs. Beach & Morris, in a general merchan- 
dizing business. This partnership was dissolved after the con- 
tinuance of one year, by mutual consent; and the stock on 
hand was divided among the partners, equally. Mr. Buckhout 
took the Hardware portion of the stock and opened a general 



HISTORY OF EAST SAGINAW. 31 



Hardware store, which he has continued ever since, and we are 
glad to say with success. His store is located at No. 124, north 
Water street, and is supplied with a full assortment, from cellar 
to garret. Mr. Buckhout is a pleasant and agreeable man to do 
business with, and has a hont of friends in the Valley. Long 
may he wave. See card, page 51. 

Ja8, S. DeLand, commenced business in company with Mr. 
H. H. Woodrufi" in September, 1865, under the firm of 
H. H. Woodruff & Co., carrying on the Grocery and Provis- 
ion business. In Febuary, 1865, H. H. Woodruff, relin- 
quished his interest to his partner, who still continues the 
business. His store is large and capacious, being eighty feet in 
depth and twenty feet wide, well stocked with a fresh supply of 
Groceries and provisions. During the short time he has been 
in business, he has acquired a large patronage, by honest deal- 
ing and adhering to the principle of "quick sales and small 
profits." His store is located in a central part of town, at No. 
224, South Washington street. See card, page 53. 

M. H. Allaedt, ever since his arrival in East Saginaw has 
been closely identified with the interests of the City, holding 
some office of trust, the greater part of the time. The first 
knowledge we have of his early history is in the "Plaindealer 
office;" at Cleveland, Ohio, where he learned the Printer's trade. 
He afterwards published the first German paper in Michigan, at 
Detroit. He afterwards returned to Cleveland and entered the 
Cleveland law school, where he graduated in 1861. In the 
spring of 1862 he came to East Saginaw and opened a law 
office. He was elected City Clerk the same year, and proved a 
very efficient member of the Council. In the Spring of 1864 
he was elected Alderman of the 2d Ward, and in 1866 he was 
re-elected ; which office he now holds. He received the Agency 
for several first class Insurance Companies and has beenjengaged 
quite extensively in that business. He lately purchased Mr. W, 
H. Southwick's interest in the Tobacco store in the Irving Block 
on Genesee street, which business, together with his Insurance 



32 HISTORY OF EAST SAGIX.VW. 

business, he is now engaged in. Mr. Allardt is a very clear 
minded, intelligent, and candid man; a useful member of society, 
and miicJi esteemed for his many good qualities. See card, 
page 55. 

Messrs. Elliott & i:IvKiiiso>' came to East Saginaw in Janu- 
ary, 186G, and opened a Crockery and general house furnish- 
ing store in the Empire Block on South Water street. This firm 
are pioneers in the Valley in keeping Carpets, Oil Cloths, Cut- 
lery, Plated goods and all the other articles, useful, convenient 
and ornamental in the way of housekeeping supplies. The 
generous patronage extended to the firm has led them to in- 
crease their facilities for supplying the demands of the public 
both at Wholesale and Retail, until their store has assumed an 
extent and variety difficult to be surpassed. These gentlemen, 
both, have had a long experience in- their busines, and just pre- 
vious to their settling here, were citizens of Binghamtou, New 
York. From a personal acquaintance, we can recommend them 
as fair and square dealers. Call and see their .stock. 

See card, page 59. 

CiiAEi.r.s H. Smrii & Co., manufacturers and dealers in Boots, 
Shoes, Eubbers and Boot Pacs, in the Empire Block, on South 
Water street, in this City, are formerly fi'om Binghamtou, New 
York, and are gentlemen worthy the confidence and patronoge 
of the citizens of the Valley. They keep a very extensive 
assortment; and manufacture the best kind of work, as we can 
personally attest, having tried them. Their store is spacious 
and Avell lighted ; and customers dealing with them will be 
politely treated and fairly dealt with. Give them a call. See 
card, page 61. 

In March, 1865, Mk. Marshall C Sjiitu became proprietor of 
the "EviuiETT House," bringing with him the experience of eight 
years as a landlord ; and if what "everybody" says can be relied 
upon, he "knows how to keep a hotel." In January, 1866, Mr. 
Gr. 11. Crouse, sou of Robert Crouse — who owns and built the 
house — became associated with Mr. Smith in the n:ianairemeut 



HISTORY OF EAST SAGINAW. 



33 



of the business. The Table (VEote is well supplied with all the 
delieacies of the season, and a stranger stopping with them is 
made to "feel at home." They have a fine set of billiard tables 
connected with the establishment for those having a fancy for 
that kind of recreation. In all its appointments the Everett 
House is one of the most complete and desirable hotels in the 
west. See card, outside, back cover. 

The Dry Goods store of Williaji Barie situate on' Genesee 
street deserves especial mention. Mr. Barie is an old resident 
of East Saginaw and has literally "grown with its growth and 
strengthened with its strength." He commenced business here 
in 1859 carrying on a variety store such as is usually kept in 
country towns, until 1SG2, when he made the Dry Goods Trade 
his speciality. His store is well located and filled with the 
choicest selection of goods that can be purchased in New York 
market. He is gentlemanly in his manners and always glad to 
show his goods. Give him a call. — See Advertisement page 88. 

Stevens, Pool & Co., are extensive dealers in Dry Goods, 
Fancy Goods, Notions, Lumberman's goods, &c., and now per- 
manently occupy their new store recently fitted up for them in 
the Everett Block on Genesee street. They first commenced 
business on Water street in the spring of 1865, and built up 
for themselves an enviable reputation as dealers, and a large 
and lucrative patronage. Their present location is one of the 
finest in the city and their store a perfect model, being finished 
off in the most exquisite style, unsurpassed in any place west of 
New York. They have a full and weW selected stock, and their 
prices are really very low. The following are the gentlemen 
who compose the firm : J: R. Stevens, B. F. Pool and J. T. 
Barnham, who are well and favorably known. 

Among the largest and best business establishments in the 
Saginaw Yalley may be mentioned that of Messrs. Lenheim & 
Iddings, Manufacturers, and wholesale and retail dealers in 
Boots, Shoes, and Leather, at No. 211, Genesee street. Mr. 



84 IIISTOIIY OF KASX SAGI>-AW 



Lenheim was the first to engage in the Boot & Shoe trade, ex- 
chisively, iu tliis city. His business was established on ^Yater 
street in 1862, in the store now occupied by H. Duncan, where 
he continued until January, 18G5. His business becoming so 
increased he found it necessary to reaiove to the store adjoin- 
ing, which -was double the capacity, and gave him a better 
opportunity of displaying his immense stock of goods, and in- 
crease his facilities for manufacturing. His store Avas noted for 
being the place where good bargains could be obtained in boots 
and shoes. On the 5th of March, 1865, T^ichard M. Iddings 
became a member of the firm, at which time they removed to 
the store now occupied by them, No. 211, Genesee street, Everett 
Block, which is more roomy than the one just vacated, and is a 
better location for business. Their stock is complete, and their 
custom work warranted to give entire satisfaction. See their 
cards, pages 72 and 112. 

The firm of J. R. Livingstox & Co., is composed of J. E. Liv- 
ingstonand R. J. Tappan, the latter well kiio wn as tl^e late gentle- 
manly and obliging Clerk at the Bancroft House. These gen- 
tlemen both possess rare qualities as business men, uniting with 
a pleasing and gentlemanly manner, the strictest integrity and 
honesty of dealing. Their store is located at No. 102 Genesee, 
corner of Water streets, and has lately been enlarged, re-fitted 
and re-painted ; so that now it presents a most attractive appear- 
ance. Their stock is rich and elcaani, comprising as large a 
variety, as can be found iu the A'alhiy. Such men are sure to 
succeed ; and they have our best wishes. 

See their Advertisment page 74. 

JouN O'Bkien, has been in business in this city for seven years 
past, and may almost be considered as one of the pioneers. — 
His store is located on Genesee street east of Cass, and keeps a 
full assortment of Family Groceries ; which he sells very cheap 
for cash. Mr. O'Brien has secured many friends and a good 
trade by fair dealing and gentlemanly deportment. Give him a 
call. See his advertising, i)age 86. 



HISITOEY OF EAST S.VGINAW. 35 



H. N. Doty who for three years past has been engaged in the 
Grocery business at No. 101 Lapeer corner Jetierson streets, is a 
fair and honest dealer, and keeps a good assortment of Pamily 
Grroceries. His store is neatly kept and customers are treated 
politely. We hazai'd nothing in saying that persons once deal- 
ing with him, will be sure to deal with him again. See card, 
page 89. 

W. I. Howard doing business with his brother, o'n Washing- 
ton street, as Grocerymen, is an old resident of the City, having 
been engaged in trade here for more than eight years. His 
assortment of groceries is full and fresh. His long and favora- 
ble acquaintance with our citizens renders it unnecessary for us 
to speak of his honesty and fair dealing, as he already enjoys 
that enviable reputation. May success attend them. See card, 
page 00. 

W. N. Gr\.y, Merchant Tailor, and wholesale and retail dealer 
in Mens, Youths, and Boys Ready Made Clothikg, may be 
classed among our best business men. He commenced business 
in this City in March, 1864, on Water street, and continued there 
imtil 1865. In September, of the same year he removed to his 
present location. No. 119 Genesee street, opposite the Bancroft 
House. His store is elegantly fitted up and furnished with the 
choicest selection of goods for Men's wear. 

Mr. Edwai'd Morris (late with Cullin, of Broadway, Ncav York), 
as a Cutter enjoys an enviable reputation and always gives entire 
satisfaction to customers. Mr. Gray makes custom trading his 
speciality^ having his Fashion Patterns gotten up in New York 
especially for him, he is enabled to furnish garments in the very 
latest Paris and New York styles. His custom room over his 
store occupies the whole space from front to rear, where may be 
seen a splendid stock of English, French and American Cassi- 
meres, French coatings, vestings, &c., really worth inspection. 
Mr. Gray is a man coiTect in his business dealings, and adver- 
tises liberally, which ever brings pecuniary success. See card, 
page 44. 



H18T0KY OF EAST SAGINAW. 



The Iron Foundry buildings occupied by Wickks Bkothki!s, 
on Nortii Water street, was erected by H. W. Wood & Co., 
formerly of Flint, in July 1800. The firm of H. W. Wood & 
Co., was composed at that time of H. W. Wood and H. 1). & 
E. N. Wickes, who carried on business successfully until July, 
1865, at which time the senior partner withdrew bis interest and 
H. D. & E. N. Wickes continued the business under the name 
and style of Wickes Bkotheks. The main building, is a sub- 
stantial wood structure one story high, one hundred and eighty 
feet in length by forty-four feet in width, which, together with 
other smaller buildings connected with it, occupies/o?//' full Lots, 
making a frontage on north Water street of one hundred and 
twenty feet extending back two hundred and forty feet to North 
Washington street. This enter[irising firm keeps steadily em- 
ployed twenty-two men, and do all kinds of jobs m their line, 
such as Stationary Engines, all kinds of mill geering and ma- 
chinery, also salt well machinery, and all kinds of iron and brass 
castings. They are also the sole manufacturers of the popular 
"Michigan Board Machine and siding mill." Their stock of 
patterns and the facilities for manufacturing are as complete as 
any establishment north of Detroit. They are both practical 
mechanics, irorkniff with their men, and have by honest dealing 
and industry won an enviable reputation and a good business. 
See card, page 45. 

Hugh Wallace carries on the Saddle, Harness and Trunk 
making business. No. 802, Genesee street, nearly opposite the 
Everett House. He commenced the harness and saddle mak- 
ing business in company with his brother, in 1861, and although 
he has met wdth severe losses by fire and otherwise, he has man- 
fully struggled against his adverse fortunes and has succeeded 
in accumulatmg a small property. He purchased his brother's 
interest in 1865, and continues the business with good success. 
He does his work well, and gives good satisfaction. His fore- 
man, John Franklin, ranks among the first mechanics in the 
trade. Give him a call. See his card page 89. 



HISTOREY OF EAST SAlilNAW. 37 



M. H. GvLLAHEK came to East Saginaw, June, 1862, and en- 
gaged in the Insurance business with C. B. Mott, taking general 
charge of the office business up to the time of Mr. Mott's decease, 
which occurred May 14th, 1S65, In July following he was 
appointed the Agent for the Companies formerly represented by 
Mr. Mott, and by careful management and close application he 
has largely increased his business. He represents a number of 
the oldest and most reliable Insurance Companies in the Union. 
By his straight-forward manner of doing business he has won 
the confidence and esteem of tho business men of the Valley. — 
We be-speak for him an increased patronage. 

Messrs. Edward Aikin, & L. H. Babcock commenced the 
Crockery and glass ware business in this city two years ago on 
Washington street, where they carried on an extensive trade. -^ 
About a year ago, L. H. Babcock relinquished his interest in 
the business to James Stinson. They removed to their present 
location. No. -09 Grenesee street, Everett Block, in March last. 
Their new store is well lighted and roomy, being twentj'-three 
feet in width by eighty feet in length, and tliree stories high ; 
containing as large, and as rich a stock as can be found west of 
Bufl'alo. Their goods are ai-ranged in the most tasty style, dis- 
playing their splendid assortment to the greatest advantage 
imaginable. It is a sight really worth seeing, even if no atten- 
tion is had of purchasing. They are both gentlemen of pleas- 
ing manners and are always happy to exhibit their wares. — 
Country merchants will find everj^ advantage that Eastern 
markets afford, and their interest at all times carefully guarded. 

The Jewelry store of iS. T. Leggett, located at No. 106, South 
Washins'ton street, in this city, is particularly worthy of men- 
tion. The variety and richness of his stock, is not excelled out- 
side of Detroit, and his gentlemanly mode of dealing elicits the 
commendations of all those who have business transactions with 
him. He first commenced business in this city in the year 
1S62, in the store at present occupied by H. C. Silsbee; on Water 
street, and continued there until February, 1866, when he re- 



SfS' rrisToRr of e\8t saghvaw. 

moved to his present location. His store, in pcint 0/ finish and 
design, is faultless, being a perfect model in artistic dinplay. Those- 
wishing their watches repaired, will find in him, a mechanic of 
superior skill. See his card page 11 -I-. 

Richard Lusti;r, commenced business on the north-east corner 
Genesee and Cass streets, in 1868, carrying on the Grocery and 
Provision trade. He keeps everything in his line, which hesells- 
either at wholesale t>r retail. As a dealer Mr. Lester is accom- 
modating, gentlemanly and honest. His store is centrally located 
and neatly kept. Give him a call. See card, page 116. 

Hexrv Marks, dealer in Hats, Caps, Furs, ready made cloth- 
ing and Gent's furnishing goods, at No. 115 Genesee street, has 
been m trade here for eleven years past. With a small capital 
and a large amount of enterprise at the outset, he has succeeded 
in accumulating a nice little property. He purchased of Chas. 
Allen, Esq., the lot \ipon which his store is erected, about nine 
years ago, and about two years since he erected the tine looking 
building he now occupies. Mr. Marks, 'as a dealer, stands well 
in the community. See page 92. 

W. H. SouTHwiCK, dealer in Tobacco and Segars, and Leather 
Belting in connection with William Ward, at No. 107 Genesee 
street, first settled in East Saginaw in 18G5. He came from 
Kochester, N Y., and engaged in the business of Lumber In- 
spector in this place. He continued in the business until 1862, 
at which time he was appointed Assistant U. S. Assessor for this 
district. In 1862 he was elected one of the illdermen of the 
City to represent the 3d Ward ; the duties of which office he 
discharged with credit. In 1864 he became interested with M. 
H. Allardt in tlie Tobacco and Segar business in the Irving 
Block, which he continued till Feb. 1866, when he sold back his 
interest to his partnei*. In April, the same year, he formed a 
partnership with Mr. Wm. Ward in transacting the leather 
belting and tobacco and segar busiues.s, at No. 107 Genesee st., 
which, together with his duties as U. S. Assessor he now con- 
tinues. Their stock is large and their facilities for giving good 



HISTGRI OF EAST 5.\GIKA\T. '39 



fergains is very great. Those wishing a supply of leather belt- 
iiio" or anvthino: iiA their line would do well to call on them. — 
See their Advertisement on fiy leaf. 

IlIPEOTEMENT — SaLT MAKIN« BY THK " ChaPIS Sl'SXEM. " The 

"Chapin system of Salt making" has now reached a point where 
it can constantly demand the earnest attention aud investigation 
■of "salt men" and business men g'cnei'ally. There are four 
^■'Blocks" in successful operation on this plan ah-eady, and anoth> 
er one in the course of completion, — one in Saginaw City, by the 
Saginavv' City Salt Manufacturing Company, in which Messrs 
Barnard & Binder are the principal stock owners, one in the 
city of St. Claiu, — two in Zilwaukie. aud one in progress of 
erection in Bay City. The Blocks at Zilwaukie operated by the 
AVestern Salt Company in which the Messrs. Driogs are inter- 
ested, have an evaporating surface of about 2,700 square feet 
each. They are somewhat larger than that of Messrs. Barnard 
and Binder, and are producing a correspondingly larger amount 
of Salt, with a consumption of fuel of about one cord of wood 
in the manufacture of ten barrels of salt. The Block of Messrs^ 
Barnard & Binder is situated directly on the Saginaw river and 
three-fourths of a mile above Saginaw City. The dimensions of 
the building itself is 40 feet in width by 140 in length , having 
several compartments 10 feet wide extending IIG feet in length 
of the building on either side for the reception of the salt pre- 
vious to packing. 

In the central portion of the building occupying the entire 
length and breadth between the "bins," is a large vat, shaped 
like the letter Y; in the front end of which is a huge "fire box," 
five and a half feet in diameter, and 11 feet in length, from 
which extends a flue in half-circular form four feet in diameter 
communicating with the smokestack at the rear end of the build- 
ing. On this vat rests a large graining pan extending over the 
entire top, on each side of which is a draining board three fee^ 
in width. 

In the process of manufacture, this vat is tilled from the tanks 
or reservoirs in the rear of the block by means of pump logs, 



40 iriSTOlTV OF K\ST SAG-IXAW. 

which eirtpty the brine into a '•boiUng^ box," comrnBnicating with 
the vat, and resting directly over the furnace. In passing through 
this boiUng box and along the fine to the rear, from whence the- 
pan is fed, the brine is heated to tl»e point of saturation and all 
the impurities are precipitated to the bottom of the vat, and from 
thence are drawn off about once in a season, through an orifice 
under the fire box. The "bitter water" whenever it collects, is 
drawn off through a similar orifice at a level with the graining 
pan. 

It is estim.ated that this bloclj is yielding an average of about 
sixty barrels of salt per diem, with a consumption of from five 
to si.x cords of wood ov seven cords of pine slabs. One man only 
is employed on a "tower," dem-easiug the expense for labor from 
the ordinary, full one-half. 

We can say from actwal observation that the appearance of the 
salt manufactured at this block indicates a much purer and finer 
quality than that made by the old method, indeed a salt that 
"cannot be beat." It is claimed, and we believe correctly, that 
many of the impurities which, in the ordinary process of kettle 
boiling, are crystalized wUh the mlf, and precipitated before they 
reach the pan, where in this operation the crystalization takes 
place, thus leaving the salt perfectly pui^e. The evidences are 
that a salt purer in quality and clearer, can be made by this than 
by the old. process, and made at a reduction in cost of at least 
one-third. In this view of the case, its general introduction is 
greatly to be hoped for, as a matter of public as well as private 
interest and benefit. See page 88. 

Boyd & Booth, successors to Geo. C. Sanborn ; have had a 
large experience in the Grocery and Provision business. They 
have a full supply of everything in their line. Purchasers will 
find them gentlemen, fair and upright Dealers. We wish them the 
success their merits deserve. See card, page 76. 

We would call especial attention to the advertisement of G. 
Fred. Lewis, dealer in Stationery, at No. 103, South Washing- 
ton street, opposite the Bancroft House. His store is neatly 



HISTORY OF EAST SAGINAW. 41 



kept and well supplied with every variety of Stationery, at very 
lo.w prices. His assistant Mr. A Ferguson, carries on in con- 
nection with this store a general Eail Soad Ticket Agency and 
Telegraph office, and can furnish tickets over all the popular 
Eoads east and west. Mr. Ferguson is a man of character, hav- 
ing been established in this city a number of years, and has 
secured many friends by his manly and gentlemanly course of 
conduct. We recommend him uncj^ualifiedly to the patronage of 
the public. See advertisement, pages following Indian and 
Pioneer History. 

Attention is called to the advertisement of J. C. Whalen & 
Son, wholesale and retail dealers in Groceries & Provisions, at 
No. 222, South Washington street. They have a large and con- 
venient store and their stock is fresh and well assorted. Pur- 
chasers will find it to their advantage to give them a call. See 
their advertismg, page 86. 

S. & J Maftner, whose advertisement will be found in this 
book, are well located being in the Bliss Block, No, 204 Gene- 
see, and have a well selected stock of goods. Those in want of 
Eeady Made Clothing can here find a choice to select from. 

H. E. Proctor, daaler in Watches, Jewelry, Silver ware «S:c., 
is located at No 123 Genesee corner of ^Vashiugton, under the 
sign of the City Clock, one of the most prominent situations in 
the City. His store is well stocked and tastefully arranged, pre- 
senting a gorgeous display of the richest and most dazzling 
articles of jewelry and silver ware. He is a public spirited man 
and as such should receive a liberal patronage. He erected the 
transparent dial clock over his store at his own individual cost, 
and keeps the same in running order both night and day for the 
accommodation of the public. He is gentlemanly and corteous 
in all his transactions, and being a first class workman in his 
trade, perfect satisfaction can be relied upon. His advertise- 
ment will be found in our book on page 100. 

The advertisement of Messi's. Gillett & Gajirle, Attorneys 
and Counselors at Law and Insurance Agents, will be found on 



42 HISTOUY OF KAST S.VGIXAW. 



Page 82. They are gentleman of ability in their practice, and 
business entrusted to them will be faithfully attended to. See 
card, page 82. 

Messes. Baknujx & White, late of Buffalo, New York, have 
opened a Wholesale and Eetail Grocery and Provision store on 
Water street, in the store recently occupied by L. S. Lenheini as 
a boot and shoe store. They have a fresh supply of everything 
in tlieir line, purchased since the decline in prices, which the}' 
are enabled to offer to consumers and dealers at a very low 
figure. They are young men, pleasant and agreeable in their 
manners, and always pleased to show their goods; call and see 
them. 

Messes. Wiggixs & Clark, carry on the Merchant Tailoring 
business exclusively. They do not deal in "ready made cloth- 
ing" except their own manufacture. They purchased their stock 
of cloths, cassimeres, vestings, &c. &c, since the i-ecent decline 
in prices, for which they paid cash ; consequently are enabled 
to furnish goods at a very low figure. Mr. Clark has had sixteen 
years experience in his business in Cleveland, 0., and vicinity, 
and will personally attend to the cutting and fitting department. 
They are both pleasant and obliging men and will give entire 
satisfaction to those patronizing them. See their card. 

Pioneer FoujsfDRV. — The Iron works in this city lately belong- 
ing to Messrs. Warner & Eastmen ; since purchased by Messrs. 
J. H. Hill & George Morris, were established in 1854 by Messrs. 
Warner, Eastman & Chandlers, who managed the same for 
several years. Afterwards the Messrs. Chandlers sold their 
interest to Mr. Shaw, and the firm was changed to Warner, 
Eastman & Shaw. Mr. Shaiv after a time withdrew his interest 
from the concern, leaving the business in the 4iands of Messrs. 
Warner & Eastman, who continued the same until April, 1866, 
Avhen they sold to Messrs. Hill & Morris, the present proprietors. 
The first steam engine manufactured in Saginaw Valley, which 
is the one now used in driving the machinery connected with 
the foundry and planing mill attached, was built at this foundry, 



HISTOEF.Y OF EAST SAGINAW. 43 



by Mr. Morris, who was the superintendent of the works, and is 
as reliable and serviceable a piece of machinery as was ever 
turned out from any works. Mr. Morris is an "old hand at the 
bellows, " having had from fifteen to twenty years experience 
in the Foundry business. With this ample expei-ience and supe- 
rior facilities in the way of machinery, they are prepared to fill 
orders for the manufacture of machinery, mill gearing, &c. &c., 
in the shortest; possible time. They employ a large number of 
men in their works, and also have connected with the Foundry, 
a Planing mill where they manufacture siding and flooring. The 
Messrs. Hill & Morris are both prudent business men full of the 
"go-ahead" spirit, so requisite in this business. Their success 
is a foregone conclusion. 



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Abbreviations. — For ab., read ahove; bds., hoards; het, hetireen ; 
ca.Y\:)., carpenter; cor., corner; coVd colored ; E., East; h., house; 
lab., laborer; manuf., mamifactiirer ; niauufy., manvjactorij; N., 
north; propr., proprietor; res., residence; S., south. 

The word Street is implied. 



Abbey E W, business agt (E >Sag- Enterprise) bds 424 Johnson 

Abbott Thomas, carpenter, h Ib'lo Genesee 

Abbs Robert, cooper, 501 N Water h Carrollton. 

Abbs Thomas, cooper, h 310 N Eockwell. 

Abel Azel, foreman planing mill, h 419 S Warren. 

Abraham John, laborer, h 319 N Fifth. 

Actheridge G, clothing, h 107 S Fourtti. 

Adgenian Martin, bds oOT James. 

Agertz Christ, carpenter, h 125 N Clay. 

Ahlers Henry, printer, bds 303 S Washington. 

Ahrns John^! laborer, h 421 N Third. 

Aikin Edwin, (iVikin & Stinson) h 401 S Jefferson. ' 

AIKIN & STINSON (E Aikin & I Stinson, )Crockery dealers 209 

Genesee. 
ALLARDT M H, Insurance agt & Tobacconist, 112 Genesee, h 

110 S Fourth. 
Allbee PI J, h 502 N Washington. 

Allen Robert, laborer, bds N Water, near McLane's mills. 
Allen Samuel, carpenter, h 319 N Warren. 
Allen Wm, carpenter, h 1409 Genesee. 
AUington David K, machinist, h 314 S Jefferson. 
Alsner William, laborer, h 811 Millaid. 
Altman Kidan, laborer, h near E Sag salt works. 
American Express Co, L W Tisdale agt, 116 S Washington. 
American Hotel, (Chas B Stever propr) 113 N Cass. 
Ames L, laborer, bds Lapeer. 
Amos Henry, (col'd,) waiter Bancroft House. 
Anderson Charles, watchman, F &PM R R, h 708 N Jefferson. 



No. 101 and 103 S. Washington St., Bliss Bock, 2d floor. 



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Anderson James, laborer, h 602 N Water. 

Augest August, laborer, bds 1,117 S Watei*. 

Angest ^Irs Janette, washer woman, h 412 Tuscola. 

Anglie Patrick, peddler, bds 724 N Washington. 

Anschutz 0, laborer, h east end Tuscola. 

Arndt August, Blacksuiith, bds 805 N Cass. 

Arnold George, ship carpenter; h o09 N Cass. 

Arnold Mrs Mary A, h 116 N Webster. 

Arnold Thomas, machinist, h 709 S Washington. 

Ashley Frederick, clerk bds Bancroft House. 

Ashman, Miss C school teacher, res Salina. 

.Ausman Henry, h 502 N Fifth. 

Austin David IM, drayman, h 404 Potter. 

Avery S, lumberman, h 528 Carroll. 

Axford Charles J, engineer, h 121 N Franklin. 

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Bachant Charles C, painter, 208 N Jeiferson h 419 Ma[)le. 

Bailey M T, lumberman, h 821 S Washington, 

Bailey Thomas, moulder, h 1211 S Water. 

BAKEE J AS J, wagon maker, 820 Genesee, bds 319 S Warren. 

Baker John, blacksmith, h 224 N Fourth. 

Baker Joseph, h 205 S Rockwell. 

Baker Valentine, carriage maker, h (lenesee. 

Baker William, carriage maker, h 819 S Warren, 

Baker William carriage maker, li 828 S Webster. 

Balcom John, carpenter, h 416 Emerson. 

Baldwin Albert, foreman, (C & E Ten Eyck) h 410 N Fourth. 

Ballentine H A, salt manuf, bds Bancroft House. 

Ball Frank N, clerk, bds 801 S Water. 

Ball H J, grocer, 228 S Washington, h 80 1 IS Water. 

BANCROFT HOUSE, G W Wesley propr, 118 Genesee cor 
Washington. 

Banford Andrew, carpenter, h 517 N Jefferson. 

Banford A W, clerk, bds 517 N Jefferson. 

Banford Oliver, cooper, bds 517 N Jefferson. 

Baptist Church, (Henry L storehouse pastor,) 114 S Jefferson. 

Baptist Church, 007, William. 

Barclay Spencer, (Barclay & Tyler) bds Everett House. 

Barclay & Tyler, (S B & J T) meat market 804 Genesee. 

Bardstetter K, shoemaker, h Johnson. 

Barie William, dry goods 208 Genesee h 106 N Clay. 

Barkham Robert W, miller h 115 N Warren. 

Barkler S, laborer, h 108 Tenth. 

Barney Chauncey, ship carpenter, bds 809 N Cass. 

BARNUM GEORGE G. (B & White,) 122 N Water bds Ban- 
croft House. 



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SCHIOOL BOOKIS, 

Blank Books of all Descriptions, Drawing Paper, 
Tracing CSoth, 

And a variety of other Goods too numerous to mention. 

Everett House Bloclc, No. 113, Genesee Street. 

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Barrider, Augustus, clerk, bds 1117 S Water. 

Barry Miss Kate, with S Watson & Co, bds 411 S Washing-ton. 

BARNUM& WHITE, (Geo G B & Ohas II W,) Vl'l S Water. 

Bartow J 11, machinist, bds 1121, S Water. 

Bartow W J, Supt E S St E W, h olG N Washuigton. 

Basinger Joseph, laborer, h Iloyt. 

Bates Henry, laborer, h 128 N Fifth. 

Baum Adam, meat mai-ket, 524 Genesee h 518 German. 

Baum Martin, boots «& shoes 401 Genesee, h 111 N Warren. 

Baumgarten Amaud, grocer, 902 Genesee, h same. 

Baxter W J, lumberman, 104 N Washington. 

Bays John, h 114 N Rockwell. 

Bead J R, machinist, bds La))eer. 

Beam Patrick, boiler maker, h Mason. 

Beangeter John, bds 10;> 8 Warr9n. 

Beard George R, ornamental painter, h cor Warren & Genesee. 

Beatiuer Mathias, teamster li 210 S Sixth. 

lieauchaw John, laborer bds Jefferson. 

Bechrow George, laborer, h 210 N Webster, 

Bcekbissinger John, baker, 124 N Jefferson, h same. 

Bedet Louis, carpenter & joiner, bds Monitor House. 

Begle Charles W, carpenter & joiner, h U2O S Webster. 

Begrow John, carpenter, h 125 N Clay. 

Bell A P, teamster, h 410 N Warren." 

Bell John, laborer, h 407 Fitzhugh. 

Bell Miss C, school teacher, bds Washington. 

Bell Robert, (freight agent F & P M R R) h 601 S Jefferson. 

Bellevue Hotel, Riegel & Bloedon propr, 002 German. 

Belknap John, printer, bds Steclcert's hotel. 

Bennett!) C, physician, 101 Genesee, h 302 Hayden. 

Bennett George, carpenter, h 708 Emerson. 

Benedict Hiram W, agt II C L & Co, bds 423 N Washington. 

Benstien Herman, laborer, bds 313 Genesee. 

Bertran G, (pastor G. E. M. church) 115 N Warren h same. 

Besch Joseph, mason, h 315 N Third. 

Best Charles, Boarding Hotise, 502 N Water. 

Betzner Egnetz, saloon, 120 N Franklin, h same. 

Bezner Benj, boarding house, 1025 S Water. 

Beesley Robt, (col'd) waiter Bancroft House. 

Bickel George, meat market, 123 Lapeer, h same. 

Bidlien John, laborer, h 301 Wadsworth. 

Bigardus Hamilton, h 1012 Emerson. 

Billings John W, clerk, bds N Warren. 

Binder Chas II, carpenter h 1024 James. 

Binder Wm, stave dealer, 510 S Water, res Sag City. 

Bingham Alonzo L, school teacher, h 703 S Jetferson. 

Bingham Martin, clerk bds 703 S Jefferson. 



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OPPOSITE STEAMBOAT LANDING, 

isTo. 124, i^oe-th: ^wj^tee, ste-eet, 
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A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF 

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Copper, Tin and Sheet Iron Ware, Cutlery, Shelf Plarcl- 
ware. Joiner's and Carpenters Tools, House Trim- 
mings, Axes, Chains, Cross Cut Saws, Machine 
and Carriage Bolts, Gas Pipe, Steam Fittings, 
Camping Utensils, &c. 

HEMP and RUBBER PACKING, ROPE, MARLINE, &c. 

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Jlaunf'acf tired to order. 

[O" Agent for Prosser & Son's Salt Well Tubing. 



101 and 103, S. Wasliington Street, Bliss Block, 2d floor, 



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Birch JdIui (j, engineur, h O20 S Warren. 

Birch Josei)h, carjxniter, h 218 X Warren. 

BIRDSALL ALBEIIT, bkicksnuth, o^U Geneset^, h ::J05 N Cass. 

Birmingame CUno, painter h Warren. 

Bii-nell Augustus, hostler, bds Everett House. 

Bissell Albert G, druggist 109 Genesee, h Park Avenue. 

BisDer John, h 218 N Warren. 

Blacknier Merritt, lumberman, h 407 S Warren. 

]ilair John, foreman (Carlisle &. Co.'s tannery,) h Deerfield road. 

Blankherd Herman, clerk, bds 505 N Jefferson. 

Blankherd William, clerk bds 505 N Jefferson. 

Blanketz Wm, clerk, bds Jefferson. 

Bleir Solomon, clothing ^'2i^ 8 Washington, h same. 

BLISS CALVIN 1), (C D Bliss l^ Co,) 10b N Washington, h 

.')lb N Jefferson. 
BLISS C I) t!c Co, auctioneers, 100 N Washington, 
Bliss, Janes, tJv: Co dry g<jods & groceries lO'J and 104 S Water. 
Bliss Mrs HA, (B & Pettibone) 107 N Washington. 
Bliss & Pettibone, ( H A B & M A P,) 107 N Washington. 
Bliss S B, (B, Janes & Co,) h 810 N Water. 
Bliss Wallace W, clerk, h 804 N Jefferson. 
Bloomer Alfred B, engineer, h 708 N Warren. 
Block John, laborer, h 009 Maple, , 

Bloedon Edward (Eiegle & B.) 602 German. 
Blum John, laborer, h 219 S Fourth. 
Bljben William, h 510 S Jefferson. 
Boardman George, (Cross & B,) h 1005 S Washington 
Boehar John, Mason, h 604 N Fourth. 
Bode August, Yankee notions, 100 La[ieer, h same. 
Boehm George, cooper, bds 117 S Webster. 
Bogai'dus Hamilton, laborer, h Emerson. 
Bola David, cooper, bds 224 Cornelia. 
Borgert D, laborer, h 1519 Johnson. 
Borgert Frederick, carpenter, h 120 N Fifth. 
Borgert Henry (B & Elmers) h 202 Wadsworth. 
Borgert & Rimers, tailors, 113 Genesee. 
Bortmann Adolph, carpentei, h 102 N Third. 
Bostian Christ, laborer, h 224 James. 
Booth James H, (lioyd & Booth) bds Everett House. 
Bottcher Charles, sailor, h 825 Tiiscola. 
Bothwell James, baker, h E end Tuscola. 
Bounter Charles, spile driver, h 014 N Washington. 
Bowyer William C, tailor, h 323 First. 
Boyden Mrs E L, milliner, 127 N Washington. 
Boyden W A, h 127 N Washington. 
Boyd & Booth. (R B, & Jas H B,) grocers, 101 Genesee. 
Boyd Robert, (B & Booth,) 101 Genesee. 



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Braden Casper, carpenter, li 301 S Washington. 

Bradley John F, photoo^mpher, bds 523 Fitzhugh. 

Bradshaw William C, laborer, h 302 N Third. 

Brady James, cooper, bds Monitor House. 

lirady James li, billiard room, 405 Genesee. 

Braman Michael, laborer, h 224 Elm. 

Bi'anstetter C. shoemaker, h 1024 Johrtson. 

Bray Andrew, lumberman, h 411 S Washington. 

Brennan Michael laborer, h 218 Elm. 

]3rewer A P, surveyor, h 319 S Washington. 

Bridgeman George & Co, gas titters, 113 S Water. 

Bridgeman George (G B & Co,) h 224 N JeflPerson 

Brimner John, Prop'r Sherman House 131 S Water. 

Britton H W, carpenter and joiner, h 225 Maple. 

Brookmire John, lab h N Washington, near E Sag Salt Works. 

Brooks Horatio, coEFee and spice mills, 123 N Water. 

Brooks Tracy C. h 1410 Genesee. 

Broski G, clerk, h 104 S Jetferson. 

Broughton Charles, mason, h G02 Thompson. 

Broughton John, baker and confectioner, 129 S Washington, h 
same. 

Brown A B, clerk, bds 401 S Jefferson. 

Brown Archy, lumberman, bds Everett House. 

Brown Benjamin, bds 408 Millard. 

BEOWN 13 J, (B Hall & James,) 103 S Washington, bds cor 
Wells and Park Avenue. 

Brown George 0, bartender, bds 112 N Franklin. 

BEOWN, HAEL & JAMES, (B J B, J H. & T M J,) insu- 
rance agents and lawyers, 103 S Washington. 

Brown Henry H, tailor, h 602 S Jefferson. 

Brown James F, Cashier Merchant's National Bank, h 324 N 
Washington. 

Brown Jo?9pli L, carp, V)ds Maple. 

Brown Michael, (col'd) carpenter and joiner, 221 S Franklin, h 
216 N Fifth. 

Brown Mrs. Nancy, teacher select school, 117 N Jefferson, bds 
214 N Cass. 

Brown Patrick, lab, h N Washington, near E Sag salt works. 

Brown E I), jeweler, bds 408 Millard. 

Browne William, insurance agent, 102 Genesee, h 823 Emerson. 

Brucker Charles H, hotel and saloon, 405 Genesee, h same. 

Brunn Andrew, laborer, h 216 S Third- 

Brusko Edward, tailor h 202 N Third. 

Bruske Edward, tinsmith; bds 824 Genesee. 

Bruske Gotlieb, 824 Genesee, h same. 

Bruske Gustavus, clerk, bds 824 Genesee. 

Buchanan Irwin, builder, h 315 N Third. 



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TobaccOj SnufT, Cigars, Pipes, 

And every Article usually kept in the trade. 

No. 112, Irving Block, Genesee Street. 

EAST SAGINAW, MICH. 



Notary Public^ Ccnveyancer, ani Fire, Marine, and 
Life Insurance Agent. 

Office, No. 112, Irving Blocli, Gfenesee Street. 

Agent for Irving Fire Insurance Company; North American, 
of Hartford, Fire Insurance Company; Yonkers and New York 
Fire Insuraiice Company, and Germania Life Insurance Co. 

SS" Collections in any part of Europe, promptly attended to. 
Also, remittances to Europe, at the lowest prices. 



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WiU change to Genesee Street, 1st of Septcmler. 



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Hall & James, Ag'ts, 101 and 102, S. Wash, st., Bliss Block. 



56 EAST SAGIXAW niiiEcroiiY. 

BucViner Isaac, stave dealer, h 325 Wadsworth. 

BUCKIIOUT B B, hardware, 124 N Water, h 220 N Wash'n. 

Buffalo salt Co, V AVildman sup't, 1181 S Water. 

Buikel Jolin, Bakery, 119 S Franklin, h same. 

Billiard Albert F. (Shaw B & Co,) bds Bancroft House. 

Bullock Charles L, bds 701 N Jefferson. 

]3ullock Ephraim K, prop'r Bullock's Hotel, 701 N Jefferson. 

Bullock James, h 419 Astor. 

Bundy J F, lunibernian, h 224 S Jefferson. 

Burr Wasfiington, teamster, h 207 Wells. 

Burrill Harvey 1), salt manuf, h 42o N Jefferson. 

Burdick Jessie A, engineer Valley City fire engine, 205, N Water, 

h same. 
Burger Ernst, macdiinist, bds 509 Lapeer. 
Burger Joseph, boots and shoes, h 100 S Webster. 
lUiruhani J T, (Stevens, P & Co,) residence Saginaw City. 
Burns Edward, shoemaker, 914 Genesee. 
Burtfil E, Blacksmith, 024 N Water, h 01)5 (~'anoll. 
Bnrtch Ransom, blacksmith, bds Franklin 
Biirtch William, carpenter, bds 005 Carroll. 
Bnrtless M, Farmer, h 113 N Fifth. 
Burton Charles H, book-keeper, bds 409 S Jefferson. 
Burton Harvey, brewer, (J Erd & Co,) h 1001 S Water. 
Burt Brothers, (0 P & Edwin B,) real estate dealers, 107 N 

Washington. 
Burt Edwin, (Burt Brothers,) h 019 S Jefferson. 
Burtt .John E, (I^ & Loomis,) ol9 Genesee, h 1521 Genesee. 
Burt Joseph lumberman, h 235 N Washington. 
BURTT & l.OOMIS, (J E B & R H L,) painters, 319 Genesee. 
Burt Miss E, school teacher, bds 511 S Jefferson. 
Burt O P, (Burt Bros,) residence Buffalo. 
Burt Weilingto-i R, lumberman, h 5il S Jefferson, 
l^urwick Frederick, laborer, bds 202 N Franklin. 
Buss Eugene, Clerk, bds Steckert's hotel. 
Bussey Jerome, porter Everett House. 
Bussinger, Joseph, laborei', h 306 Wells. 
Button & Stnrtevant, lawyer , 325 Genesee. 
Button William H, (B & Sturtevant,) 325 Genesee bds 606 S 

Webster. 
Butler Daniel, laborer, bds 110 N Jefferson. 
Byrne Edward, shoe maker, h Genesee. 
liyrer B, laborer, h 1723 Johnson. 

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Caldwell Thomas, carp, h 1020 Emerson. 

Caley A C, paying teller Merchant's Nat'l Bank, bds Bancroft. 



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Caley F H, book keeper Merchants' Nat'l Bank, bds Bancroft. 

Galpaine Christ, lab, h 51!) First. 

Oambell Alexander, carp, h 115 N Clay. 

CAMERON JAMES G, carriage maker, 206 and 208 N Franklin, 

h -115 N Franklin. 
Cameron J C, lumber dealei", bds Bancroft. 
Campaii Joseph, farmer, h 1119 S Washington. 
Campbell Thomas C, carp, h Genesee. 
Carnp Charles H, lawyer, 105 N Washington, 2d floor, h 1017 

S Washington. 
Cannon James, porter, Bancroft. 
Car band, painter, bds Jefferson. 
Carey George, lab, bds 624 Hoyt. 

Carey Harrison, (Sears & Co,) residence Saginaw Citv. 
CarUsle F W, (C & Co,) leather dealer, 128 N Water, h 521 

Miller. 
Carman Henry, blacksmith, ii 218 S Third. 
Carmichael Henry, lab, bds 914, Genesee. 
Carr John, horse farrier, h 309 First. 
Carroll Thomas, saloon, 117 Lapeer, h same. 
Carson Thomas, carp, bds 316 N Franklin. 
Carter A B, clerk, bds Washington. 
Carter George, builder, h 325 8 Water. 
Casey & Chute, (F G C & B C,) propr's St Nicholas Restaurant, 

101 S Washington, cor Genesee. 
Casey F G, (Casey & Chute,) bds St. Nicholas Restaurant 202 

Genesee. 
Casey Patrick, lab, h 623 N Franklin. 
Cashin P, clerk, bds cor Lapeer and Clay. 
Cassidy George, saloon, 209 S Washington. 
Catholic Church 601 Hoyt. 

CATLIN E S, (C & Sanborn,) 12_' N Water, li 601 Caroll. 
CATLIN & SANBORN, lumber dealers, 122 N Water. 
Caughell D, lumber mspectoi, h 908 Johnson. 
Chadima Frank, lab, h 202 N Fourth. 
Chambers W C, bds Everett House. 
Champagne A E, saloon, 119 S Water, h 111 Hayden. 
Champagne John, waterman h 413 S Water. 
Champlin H P, music store, 317 Genesee, h 408 N Washington. 
Chandler John, machinist, bds 324 Astor. 
Chapin G P, clerk, h 608 N Washington. 
Chapin Nathan, h 713 S Warren. 
Cheesbro B F, musician, h 301 S Webster. 
Cheesbro Fredei'ick, carp, bds 301 S Webster. 
Cheesbro Frederick, carp, bds 812 Tuscola. 
Cheesbro F, teamster, bds Genesee. 
Cheesbro John, planer h 812 Tuscola. 



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Cheesbro John, lab, h Genesee. 

Cheney Henry H, gunsmith, 108 N Jefferson, h same. 

Chishohn Arcliibald, ship carpenter, h 3<>9 N Cass. 

Choate C 13, (Shaw, Reynolds & Co,) h 417 Carroll. 

Cholet A, Clerk, h G30 Hoyt. 

Cholet Augustus, bar tender, h 63G Hoyt. 

Cholet George, [C & Hurteau] 125 S Water, res Syracuse. 

Cholet & Hurteau, (George C & Zoel H,) bowling saloon, 125 S 

Water. 
Christopherson Godfrey, butcher, bds Carroll. 
Chute B, [Casey & Chute,] bds 202 Genesee. 
Cielitun James, lab, h 216 N Fourth. 
City Lime Works, Holland & Fish prop'rs, 512 N Water. 
Clark A, carp, h 124 Martha. 
Clark A E & J, blacksmiths, 115 German. 
Clark Alexander, [A E & J C,] h German. 
Clark C A, conductor street car, h 311 S Cherry. 
Clark C H, carpenter, h 81G Brady. 
Clark David, drayman, h 108 S Clay. 
Clark E H, Carp, h Maple. 
Clark Elmer, clerk, bds Seventh. East end. 
Clark Henry D, [Wiggins & Co,j h 609 Jefferson. 
Clark Jacob T, lab, bds 618 N Washington. 
Clark James carp, h 325 N Franklin. 
Clark John, (A E & J C,) h 812 S Jefferson. 
CLARK & LOVELAND, lawyers, 105 ^ Washington. 
Clark N S, teller first National Bank, 114 S Washington, bda 

Bancroft House. 
Clark L A, Cashier First National Bank, 1 14 S Washington, 

h 612 N W^arren. 
CLARK W A, (C & Loveland.) residence Saginaw City. 
Clark W S. bank clerk, bds Bancroft. 
Clay & Lester, (S G C & H S L,) 112 Genesee. 
Clay S G, [C & Lester,] barber, h 615 S Water. 
Claydon Walter, lab, bds 903 S Jefferson. 
Cleary Courtlandt C, carriage maker, h 1539 Genesee. 
Clifton W. lab, h 417 S Water. 
Cliperton William, h 408 Park. 
Clough Lester, lab, bds near R R shop. 

Clure Michael, lab, h N Washington, near E Sag salt works. 
Coatos W H, [C H Smith & Co,] bds Bancroft. 
Cook Edward, lab, h 214 William. 
Cooper George, mason, h 216 N Sixth. 
Cooper Mrs. Mary, h 324 S Washington. 
Cochrane John, bds 113 N Cass. 
Cochrane W J, carpenter & joiner, h 818 Emerson. 
Code James, lab, h 321 First. 

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Cogswell Don A, lumber inspector, h 715 Genesee. 

Coig Archibald, carpenter, li 211 N Cass. 

Collins H T, [L C Storrs & Co.] h Park Avenue. 

Collins Tlioaias, lab, b Is T'J-t N Washington. 

Colbrath Charles C, Drinter, bds S Washington, 

Cole C, saloon, h 307 S Water. 

Colfax Jonathan, bridge toll collector, h 'JOG Maple. 

Colfax William, uropr skating ])ark, h 410 Park. 

COxMMERCIAL IRON WORKS, 5l>4 N Water, Wickes Bros 
proprietors. 

Common Council Room, 104 Genesee, 

Concouon Rodger, lab, bds 2"21 S Franklin. 

Couday Joseph, teamster, li 32.') N Franklin. 

Congregational Church, John G \N Cowles Pastor, 202 S Wash- 
ington. 

Conrad George, bar tender, bds 117 S Waiter. 

Contec WiUiam, (col'd) waiter, Bancroft. 

Coppelt John, saloon, 121 S Water, h Hayden. 

Corbiu James, Capt. tug boat Star h 701 S Webster. 

Corn well James, machinist, bds S Washington. 

Corser B W, millwright, h 217 Maj)le. 

Courtier J F, lab, bds 207 S Water. 

Cowherd William, machinist, bds S Washington. 

Cowles Rev John G W, Pastor Congregational Church, h 313 S 
Washington. 

Coyla John, sailor, bds 625 N Franklin. 

Crabbe George, (C 11 Smith & Co,) h 211 Hayden. 

Craig Martin, teamster, bds 70S N Warren. 

Cranilich Mathias, lab, bds S Washington, in the grove. 

Crane Joseph, porter, h Carroll. 

Cresswell Abner, machinist, h 519 N W^ashington. 

Cristy John, lab, h 704 James. 

Crocker George, stage driver, bds Saginaw Yalley House. 

Crocker Mrs Lucy, h 813 S Water. 

Croll John, lab, h 607 Tuscola. 

Crossen Hugh, mason, h 221 N Cass. 

Cross & Boardman, (G F C & G B B,) grocers, 115 N Water. 

Cross George F, (C & Boardman,) h 310 S Washington. 

Cross John, lab, h 108 Eighth. 

Cross Lester E, clerk, bds 318 N Cass. 

Cross Lorenzo, lab, h 312 N Franklin. 

CROUSE GEO H, (Smith & C,) Everett House. 

Cruttenden Will H, watch maker, bds Everett House. 

CiiUinan Thomas, lab, li 1113 Fitzhugh.- 

Cummings Luther E, lumberman, h 707 N Jefferson. 

Curtis Clark, hardware, h 225 Carroll. 

Curtis C M, (C M & F A Curtis,) h 501 N Washington. 

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CHAS. H. SMITH & CO., 



MANUFACTUEEKS AND DEAIiEBS Ilf 




HO 



I?.TJBBEI^S 



AND BOOT PACS, 



No. 116j Empire Blockj South Water Street. 



EAST SAailSTAW, MICR 



MANUFACTORY AT filNGHAMTOli N. Y. 

No. 101 and 103 S. Washington St., Bliss Block, 2d floor. 



62 EAST SAGIJTAW MEKCTOEr. 



Curtis C M & F A, stove dealers, llf) S Water. 
Curtis F A, (G M * F A C,) h 232 N Washington. 
Curtis Jacob, cooper, h 621 Johnson. 
Curtis Jay S, physician, h 132 N Washington. 
Cuthberth James, lab, h 607 Maple. 

D 

Dagener William, wood chopper, h 1003 Lapeer. 

Daniels John S, engineer, h 821 Johnson. 

Daniels Spencer M, laborer, bds 821 Johnson. 

Danker C, laborer, h 206 N Webster. 

Darmstaetter Lewis, Brewer, S Washing-ton in the grove. 

David Moses, Boarding House, 207 S Water. 

Davidson John C. painter, h 605 S Webster. 

Davidson Robert, laborer, bds 1012 Genesee. 

Davison George, chair maker, h 410 Maple. 

Davison Oliver, turner, 125 S Cass, h 412 Maple. 

Davis Charles F, printer, bds 602 N Franklin. 

Davis Cornelius, painter, h 706 Park. 

Davis Grin R, steam boat engineer, bds 801 Jjapeer. 

Davis William M, h 602 N Franklin. 

Dawson James C, cabinet maker, bds 924 Emerson. 

Dawson John, cabinet maker, h 924 Emerson. 

Dawston Peter, (col'd) waiter, Bancroft. 

Decker drayman, h 1413 Genesee. 

DeForest W^ H, clerk, bds 525 N Franklin. 

Deguire Frederick, laborer, h 713 Maple. 

Deickmann Charles, clerk, bds 123 N Washington. 

Deiter S J, machinist, h 520 N Water. 

Deitrich John, apprentice, bds N Washington. 

DELAND C V. h 405 S Washington. 

DELAND JAMES ]S, Grocer. 224 S Washington, bds 405 S 

Washington. 
DeLand Mrs Rachael, school teacher, res Salina. 
Delavergene Louis, carpenter, h 302 Park. 
Dembois F W, saloon, h 801 Genesee. 
Densmore William, h 212 Astor. 
Deering James (Deering & Sons) h 210' S Webster. 
Deering James, jr, (Deering & Sons) bds 210 S Webster. 
Deering James, engineer, h 304 N Fifth. 
Deering James, (Gallaher, Mead, and Deering,) h Johnson. 
Deering Jonathan, (Deering & Sons) bds 210 S Webster. 
Deering & Sons, Dry Goods, 402 Genesee. 
Deering William, (Deering & Sons,) bds 210 S Webster. 
Derby Benj, merchant, h 502 Carroll. 
Derby John h 319 N Jefferson. 



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Derby John P, h 510 Fitzhuo-h. 

Derby Louis, (coFd) laborer, li 404 N Warren. 

Derosier Louis, laborer, h 829 S Water. 

Derry Thomas, engineer, h 425 Fitzhugh. 

Devil Frederick, cooper, h N Jefferson. 

Devine Thomas, salt boiler, h N Washington, near East Sagi- 
naw salt works. 

Dewaisark George, laborer, h 102 Ninth. 

DeyLly David, farmer, h 504 Lapeer. 

Dickinson Samuel J, clerk, h 625 S Jefferson. 

Dieckmann Frederick, gardner, h 425 First. 

Dieckson William S, carpenter & joiner, h near east end Tusc>ola. 

Dietz William G, builder, h 319 8 Jefferson. 

Dillingham John B, (Wisner & D,) h 611 Thompson. 

Dingman George, horse farrier, h 613 N Jefferson. 

Ditties Frederick, laborer, h 521 First 

Ditties Phillip, clerk, bds 521 First. 

Dixon Albert, jeweler, h 807 Lapeer. 

Dobson Mrs Ann, h 1416 Genesee. 

Dollar George, mason, h 820 Hoyt. 

Doll Temple E, bds 416 N Jefferson. 

Dolan John, saloon, N Washington, near E Sag salt works. 

Donlan John, sailor, bds 1281 8 Water. 

Donner Charles, fireman, h 216 German. 

Doty H N, groceries & provisions, 101 Lapeer, h 828 Hoyt. 

Doughty Charles, (T E Doughty & Co.,) h 216 Maple. 

Doughty T E & Co, jewelry and books 110 Genesee. 

Doughty T E (T E Doughty & Co) h 307 N Jefferson. 

Down.-< 8eth, wheelwright, 808 S Washington, h 812 S Wash- 
ington. 

Doyle Philli]), laborer, h N Washington, near E Sag salt works. 

Draper Calvin D, capenter, h 1523 Genesee. 

Dreher Peter, h 1218 Fitzhugh. 

Driggs H C, Salt and Land Office; 102 N Washington, bds 
Bancroft. 

Driggs Wm L, U S Land office, 102 N Washington, bds Ban- 
croft House. 

Duucan David, carpenter, h 1559 Genesee. 

Duncan H E, clothing, 108 N Water, h 610 S Washington. 

DUNK ALFRED A, Druggist, 201 Genesee, bds Bancroft. 

Dunlap Alexander, saloon, 1117 S Water, h same. 

Dunn James, engineer; h 210 N Fifth. 

Dunn Jeremiah, tailor, bds 219 S Water. 

Dunn John, engineer, bds 210 N Fifth. 

Dunn Patrick, laborer, bds 210 N Fifth. 

Duquette Edward, laborer, h 002 N Water. 

Durand William, sash and blind maker, bds 701 Carroll. 

Hall & James, Agents, 101 and 103, S. Washington Street. 



G4 EAST SAGINAW DIKECTOKr. 





J^. ^. DXJNK, 



Prescription Druggist 

AND 

DEALEE IN 



-"$ iim mMith$^, 



Perfumeryj Brushes^ 

And Druggists Fancy Articles generally. 





Physicians Prescriptions* and Family Recipes 
prepared at all hours, day and night. 



SIGN OF THE GOLDEN MORTAR, 

No. 102, North Washington, cor. Genesee, 

EAST SAaiNAW. ^ 
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Durkee E, laborer, bds 119 Cornelia. 

Durkee George W, farmer, h S Washington, S of Bayou. 

Durkee Seymour, rule maker, h 921 Jtmerson. 

Dutton Chauncy S, stave dealer, 3'25 Grenesee, h 311 N Cass. 

Dwan John, laborer, h N Washington, near E Sag salt works. 

Dwille G, laborer, bds 624 Iloyt. 

E 

Eakins Miss J, milliner and dress maker, h 115 N Fifth. 

Earls Archibald, lumberman, h 932 S Washington. 

Eastman & Brooks, agts Excelsior coffee and spice mills, 123 S 

Water. 
Eastman Henry N, (E & Brooks,) h 307 S Washington. 
Eastman L H, machinist, (Warner & E,) h 210 Hoyt. 
Easton, Capt steam tug, h 1509 Genesee. 
Easton Roderick, miisician, h 1304 Genesee. 
East Saginaw City Lime Works, 510 N Water. 
EAST SAGINAW COUEIER OFFICE, G. F. Lewis proprietor, 

224 S Washington. 
EAST SAGINAW IJAILY AND WEEKLY ENTERPRISE 

Co, Perry Joslin editor and prop'r, 201 N Water. 
East Saginaw Gas Light Co, J L Kecchum Vice President and 

Treasurer, 113 S Water. 
East Saginaw Gas Works, 423 S Water. 
East Saginaw Street Railway, W J Bartow Supt, office 716 N 

Washington. 
Eaton Benjamin, boiler maker, h 1221 Mason. 
Eckert Christ, cabinet maker, 916 Genesee, 
Eckert Ernst, cabinet maker, 916 Genesee. 
Eddy Charles K, lumberman, h 417 S Washington. 
Eddy Edward, lumberman, h 410 N Jefferson. 
Eddy Romulus A, tinsmith, h 324 N Jefferson. 
Eden J, lab, h 609 N Jefferson. 
Edget Henry S, insurance agent, h 310 N Cass. 
Edinger William, painter, h 1011 Johnson. 
Edmondson J S, (Agent S & F Foster') h N Washington, 
Eggert Henry, lab, h 208 N Third. 
Eldridge Milford, sailor, h 411 Park. 
Elliott Alfred, lighterman, h 110 Elm. 
Elliott Alfred, waterman, h 912 S Washington. 
ELLIOTT & HARRISON, (LR E & H L H,) crockery, 114 S 

Water. 
Elliott Josiah, capt tug boat, h 414 N Water. 
ELLIOTT L R, (E & Harrison,) bds Everett House. 
Ellis David, carp, h 904 S Warren. 
Ellis Henry, carp, bds 904 S W^arren. 



No. 101 and 103 S. Washington St., Bliss Block, 2d floor. 

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Patent Salt Works. 

OFFICE CKOIJSS BLOCK, 

ae:: ^-la. ^ie ""IMC SBS^'3s^«ES-:M:i^kr.^'^-«L^a. • 



WM. S. DRIGGS, ) . 
ILCDRIGGS, 'i^^^ENTs. 

0. F. JOHNSON, Building Superintendent. 



These Works can run continually, and will make more 
salt, and of better quality than can be produced by the 
Kettle Process. They save one half the fuel, (one cord of 
wood making ten barrels of salt,) a large part of the labor, 
the loss from breakage of kettles, &c., and are in all re- 
spects the most economical and best mode of manufactur- 
ing salt by artificial heat. 

J^hi' descrijption of Salt Manufactory^ see History. 
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Ellsworth A L, agent F & P M E R, h 419 Carroll. 

Ellsworth Lewis C, clerk, bds 419 Carroll. 

Ellsworth Norton, bds 419 Carroll. 

Elsifer George, teamster, bds 324 N Franklin. 

Elsifer John H, spile driver, h 324 N Franklin. 

Elsifer Miss A C, school teacher, bds 324 N Franklin. 

Elwardt Joseph, tailor, h 214 N Eockwell. 

Elwell Clark, carp and joiner, h 202 S Jefferson. 

Emerson Byron, painter, bds 705 S Warren. 

Emerson Curtis, h 1001 S Washington. 

Emerson Richard, painter, h 705 S Warren. 

Emo Michael, lab, h (321 N Franklin. 

Engel George H, (Swilling & Co,) h 125 Lapeer. 

England James, Cooper, h 302 N Rockwell. 

England Thomas, apprentice, bds 302 N Rockwell. 

English Alexander, lime burner, h 514 N Water. 

Episcopal Church, cor Lapeer and Warren. 

Erd John & Co, brewers, 917 S Water. 

Erd John, (Erd John & Co,) h 919 S Water. 

Erwin William, lab, h 933 S Washington. 

Eschenbach Kasper, prop'r Fai-mers Hotel 605 Genesee. 

Estabrook J S, lumber dealer, h 318 N Washington. 

Estabrook & Mason, lumber dealers, 101 S Washington, 

Etheridge Josiah, clerk, h Fourth. 

Etzdortf August, carp and joiner, bds Genesee. 

EVERETT HOUSE, Smith & Crouse propr's, 219 Genesee. 

Everts John H, bar tender, bds 1117 S Water. 

Eview Christ, lab, h 113 N Clay. 

Evo John, Lab, bds 1119 S Washington. - 

Excell Charles, carp, h Beecher. 

Excelsior Coffje and Spice Mills, Eastman & Brooks agents, 123 

S Water. 
Eymer Andrew, grocer, 109 Ijapeei", h same. 



Fairchild Reuben, sawyer, h 613 James. 
Fall Stephen, laborer, h 905 Lapeer. 
Farmer George, miller, h 212 S Third. 
Farmer James, cooper, bds Monitor House. 

Farmer John, carriage maker, 113 S Franklin, bds 2113 Maple. 
Farmer Richard, lumberman, h 2113 Maple. 
Farnsworth A, physician, 102 Genesee, 2d floor, h 302 N Jeffer- 
son. 
Farrand H C, physician 125 N Washington, h 411 S Warren. 
Farwell Samuel, R R director, bds 1304 S Jefferson. 
Fassett David C, clerk, bds Everett House. 

No. 101 and 103 S. Washington St., Bliss Block, 2d floor. 



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No. 101, S. Washinqton Street, cormr of Genesee, 



CHAUNCEY H. GAGE, ) 
WILLIAM A. LEWIS. ) 



E.A.ST S.A.C3-IlSr.A-"Vvr. 



ilAlK & Iii¥lli411« 



No. 10.), Xoi-th Wiishiiig-ton, Hess lUod;, 2J floor, 



WM. A. CI.ARK, ^ 

WJI. J. LOVELAND. ) 



East Saginaw, Mich. 



E. Ji^. HiOTJoia:, 



DEALER IN 




Provisions^ Vegetables^ ' 

Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Hermeti- 
cally Sealed Goods, Oysters, Lobsters, 
Sardines, Sauces, Choice Cigars 
and Tobacco. 

EAST SAGINAW, MI€H. 
^^'Wholesale Depot for Baltimore Oysters. 



DD^BROWN & JAMES, Attorneys and Land Agents, 



EAST SAGINAW DIEECTOKY. 



69 



Fay Conrad, cleik, h 917 Lapeer. 

Fay B M, Pres't, Sag Valley Bank, res Sag City. 

Feck Jerome, lighterman, h 109 Hayden. 

Feiger Frederick, cooper, bds Johnson. 

Feige E, cabinet maker, h 111 S Web ter. 

Feige Frederick F, cabinet maker, h 118 S Clay. 

Feige George, cabinet maker, bds 111 S Webster. 

Feige Henry, clerk, bds, Sherman House. 

Feige Keinhai-dt, lock smith, 417 Genesee, h 125 S Third. 

Ferguson A, manager W U Telegraph Co., bds Everett. 

Fettig Donat, teamster, bds S Washington, in grove. 

Final William, lumberman, li 1317 Genesee. 

Finkertou John, joiner, h 310 N Third. 

Fink Ernest, carpenter, ol9 S Water. 

First National Bank, E T Judd Pres't. J L Ketchum Vice Pres't, 

L A Clark Cashier, 114 S Washington. 
Fisher Frederick, shoemakei% h 108 N Fourth. 
Fisher Jacob, saloon, h 416 S Warren. 
Fisher Jeremiah, builder, h 512 N Washington. 
Fish W W, dry goods, 103 Genesee, bds Bancroft, 
Fittinger Herman, vinegar ma'iuf, h 1325 Tuscola. 
Fitzgerald Edwin, laborer, h 524 N Rockwell, 
Fitzgerald L, cai'penter, bds 406 N Jefferson - 
Fitzgerald William, spile driver, h 406 N Jefferson- 
Flagler Henry M, salt manuf, (F & York), h 718 S Washington. 
Flandars George A, (Thompson & Flanders), bds Everett House. 
Flegle Charles H, teamster, h 903 Lapeer. 
Flwelling James, carpenter, h 1002 Emerson. 
Floyd Richard, boiler maker, h Warren. 
Fogelsanger Emanuel, laborer, h 401 Millard, 
Fogelsanger Emanuel, miller h 419 S Cass. 
Foley Thomas R, painter, h 429 S Warren. 
Forey Thomas, laborer, bds 219 S Water. 
Foriu Thomas, laborer, bds 1231 S Water. 
Forrest Daniel, shoemaker, h 109 S Fifth. 
Forsyth 0, cabinet maker, bds 708 N Jefferson. 
Forsyth James, cabinet maker, bds 708 N Jefferson. 
Fosmire, John A, h 314 N Third. 
Fosmire William H, bds 314 N Third. 
Foster S A, machinist, h 519 N Wasliington. 
Fournier Peter, laborer, h 1023 S Water. 
Fox G B, h 103 S Wells. 

Fox Lucien H, (Perkins & F), 101 Genesee, h Cherry. 
Foot Washington, (col'd), plasterer, h 405 N Webster. 
Frank George, book keeper, bds 224 S Webster. 
Frank Henry, mason, h 412 N Rockwell. 
Frank John, butcher, h S Water. 



No. 101 and 103 S. Washington St., Bliss Block, 2d floor. 



TO KAS-f SACilSAW DrKECTOKT. 

SHAW, BILLARD Sf Co., 



wmituit cmtuU: 



Bmf s Block, No. 119 and 121, K Water St., 



EAST SAGINAW, MICH. 



The East Saginaw Foundry and Machine Shop 

(i:srAiii.jsui:j) iss4.j 

Manufactures Steam Engines, Saw Mill, Flouring Mill and 
Salt Works Machinery, Pot Ash, SiTgar and Salt Kettles ; and 
fceeps constantly on hand such articles as are most likely to be 
wanted for immediate repairs in Mills and Salt Works, and will 
attend to repairing and job work with dispatch. 

Old Iron, Brass and Copper boiight at all times. 

No. 1002, S. Water St., East Saginaw. P. O. Box 6'J5. 

GEORG-E W. MERRILL. 



E. P. & H. L. PENFIELD, 

Xo. ion, (^incsce St., .Jnl.bfrs ami Hctuilci-s i.f 

FOR[P and OO^ESTIC Wi GOODS, CiP[TS, 

OIL CLOTHS AKD MATTINGS. 
•^^ Agents for FLORENCE SEJVIJVG MACHINES. 



[D=WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INSURANCE CO., 



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Frank John, butcher, bds 705 Germau. 

Prank John, tanner, h 705 German. 

Franklin John, harn-ess maker, bds 8 AVashington. 

Frazier Fatriek, h 1121 S Water. 

Freedmau H, teacher of the Jews, li 105 S Clay. 

Freeman Michael, engineer city mills, h 414 S Washington. 

Freight Depot, (F & P M K E), E Bell agt, 801 N Washington, 

Freman Nathan, laborer, h N Water, near McLane's mill. 

French Mrs Mary A, (col'd), washer woman, h 31G N Warren, 

Fretta Henrv, laborer, h o08 N Franklin. 

Frey J, F &^Co, (J F F & H H ^V), books & stationery, 213 

Genesee. 
Frey John F, (Frey & Co), h 104 Jefi'erson. 
Frey Julius T, book binder, 218 Genesee, h 119 N Webster, 
Frey Simon, teamster, h Oil N Franklin. 
Fricke Charles, cigar maker, bds German. 
Fritz John, cigar maker, 125 N Jetferson, h same. 
Fritz Frederick, laborer, h 205 S Fourth. 
Frizelle Charles S, (F & Bro), 119 Genesee. 
Frizelle Bros, (G S S, & F F), drugs, 119 Genesee. 
Frizelle Seymour F, {F & Bro), bds Banci-oft House. 
Frost Weston, h S02 S Washington.. 
Fughman Henry, tanner, h plank road. 
Fust Jacob, laborer, h 410 N Eockwell. 

a 

GAGE CHAUNCEY H, (G& Lewis), bds 829 S Washington, 

Gage D W C, lawyer, h 1103 S Water. 

Gage G B, apprentice, bds 829 S Washington. 

GAGE & LEWIS, (C H G, & W A L), laAvyers, 101 Genesee. 

Gage Mrs Abigal, h 1107 S Water. 

Gage Morgan L, saddler, h 829 S Washington. 

Gallaher John, ( G, Mead & Deering), h 1218 S Jefferson. 

Gallaher M H, insurance agt, 101 S Washington, h Park avenue, 

Galinfell Frank, laborer, h 223 N Cass. 

Gamble James, (Gillett & G), bds 511 S Jefferson. 

Ganshaw Frederick, pateru maker, res Sag City. 

Gansman Henry, shoemaker, bds 31G S Webster. 

Gardner Charles, farmer, h 1218 S Jefferson. 

Gardner F F, salt manuf, h 210 S Warren. 

Gnrdner Fritz, shoemaker, h 924 S Webster. 

GAEEIGUES Dk. S S, (Wadsworth & Co), h 235 N Washington. 

Garrison Charles 0, lumberman, h 704 N Franklin. 

Gartner Frederick G, saloon, 313 Genesee, h same. 

Gartner Fritz, saloon, h 315 Elm. 

Garvey James, laborer, h 211 N Cass. 



Hall & James, Agents, 101 and 103, S. Washington Street, 



72 EAST SAGIXAW DIRECTORY. 









SUCCESSORS TO L. S. LEKHEIM, 

Manvfadurcrs of and WJwlesale Dealers in 

BOOTS, SHOES & LEATHER, 

Call and examine our Stock before purchasing elsewhei'e. Our 
motto is "quick sales and small profits." 

No. 211, Genesee Street, Everett Block. 



STOP! STOP!! STOP 



3 9 9 

AT 



FRANK JOHNSOM'S 

AND YOU WILL FIND A COMPLETE STOCK OF 

Groceries & Provisions, 

Whicli are sold at the lowest cash price. 

No. 306, Genesee Street. 



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Garvey Philip, laborer, h 211 William. 

Garvey Thomas, bds 1211 William. 

Garvin Miss !M A, dress maker, 204 N Washington. 

Gates A W, (A W Gates & Co), h 21 1 N Washington. 

Gates A W & Co, livery & stage office, 201 N Washington. 

Gaven Doniinick, laborer, h 221 S Franklin. 

Geable John, watch maker, bds Johnson. 

Gehlert John J, tinsmith, 401 Genesee, h cor Cass and Genesee. 

Geisler Peter, carpenter and joiner, h 104S Jefferson. 

Gelinas xVIexander, carpenter, h 410 N Franklin. 

Gelinas 0, cabinetmaker, 109 S Franklin, h 410 S Franklin. 

Germain Edward, jr, carpenter, bds o21 N Third. 

Germain Edward, sen, carpenter, h 321 X Third. 

Germain Thomas, builder, 411 Tuscola, h 201 N Jefferson. 

German Dancing Hall, 202 X Thii'd. 

German English school, C Watz principal, 110 N Thii-d. 

German Hall Turning Society, 102 N Third. 

German Methodist Church, 115 N W^arren. 

Gerow Joseph, saloon, 200 Millard, h same. 

Geztner John, laborer, h 313 First. 

Gibb John, carpenter, h east of N Sixth, "^near Tuscola. 

Gibel John, clerk, bds 1024 Johnson. 

Gibson Mrs J, (col'd), dress maker, h 1217 Johnson. 

Gibson Kobert, harnets maker, bds with Mrs. Packer. 

Gies George H, printer, bds Tuscola, with Mi-. Joslin. 

Gilbert Martin, lumberman, bds Bancroft House. 

Giles John, engineer, h 601 N Fourth. 

Gillett & Gamble, lawyers, 204 Genesee 2d floor. 

Gillett William (G & Gamble) bds 705 S Jefferson. 

Gillett Miss M C, school teacher, bds Washington. 

Gilmore Geo F, bds 80o William. 

Gilmore Patrick, lab, h 420 N Fifth. 

Gilmore Robert, bds 424 Fitzhugh. 

Giseman John, mason, h 115 S Sixth. 

Glasby Wm F, bridge builder, h 407 S Water. 

Glassar G, lab, h 621 Maple. 

Gleason Authur, (E H G & Sou,) bds Everett House. 

Gleason E H (E H G & Son,) h 412 Carroll. 

Gleason E H & Son, grocers, 107 N Washington. 

Glenz Charles,, shoemaker, h 511 Lapeer. 

Glover Henry H, painter, h 617 S Webster. 

Glover Justice J, lawyer, h 701 Fitzhugh. 

Glover L^ house and sign painter, 208 N Water, h 201 S Fifth. 

Gochal William, h 305 S Water. 

GoddardEzra G, civil engineer & surveyor, 101 Genesee, h 509 

Thompson, 
Godley William, livery stable, h 511 Genesee. 



No. 101 and 103 S. Washington St., Bliss Block, 2d floor. 

it 



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I, M« lilTlmtit^a ^ ©e 



■^'s^ 



Wholesale and Retail Dealers in 



®ff¥@®®ii.W@®li 



'^^m. 



CarpetSj Oil Clattj &q.. 



Ko. 102, Genesee, cor. Water of Stt'vet, 



J. R. Livingston, 
R. J. Tappen. 



EAST SAGINAW, MICH. 



|( 



m¥M 







IsTO. 308, G-EIsTESEE STE-IBIEIT, 

EAST SAOINAW, MI€H. 



J. S. STEVENS, Proprietor. 



Wholesale and Retail Dealer in FLOUR, 

GRAIN, WHEAT, FEED, &c. 

Season Contracts made with Lnmbermen 
for tlieir Supplies. 

Custom Work done on coarse Grains. 



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EAST SAGINAW DIEECTOIIY. 75 



Goeschell Edward. (H & E Goesehell) h 1417 Genesee. 

Goescliell Hermann, (G, H & E G), h 509 Lapeer. 

Goeschell H & E, grocers. 908 Genesee. 

Goescliell Louis, clerk, bds 1417 Genesee. 

Gohi'et George M, lab, h Genesee. 

Golden George, machinist, h Warren. 

Goldie Wm F, clerk, bds Webster. 

Goldie Adam, book keeper, h 215 S Webster. 

Good Henrj^, machinist, h 609 Carroll. 

Goodell A E, bakerv, 131 N Washington, bds Everett House. 

Gooding C E, clerk^! h 322 N Cass. 

Gooding Duncan W, h 322 N Cass. 

Gooding & Hawkins, forwarding & commission merchants, 123 
and 125 N Water. 

Goodridge Brothers, (G J & W G), photographers, 103 N Wash- 
ington, 3d fl'.)or. 

Goodridge, G J, (G & Brother), 103 N" Washington. 

Goodridge Wallace, (G & Bro), bds 321 Genesee. 

Goppelt John, h 407 Hayden. 

Gordon Thomas, sailor, h 415 S Warren. 

Goss Georoe, lab. h 409 S Washington. 

Gothrie Calvin, foreman saw mill, h 1101 S Jefferson. 

Goulding Geo W, machinist, bds 319 N Warren. 

Gould (3 A, lumberman, h 21b S Washington. 

Gouthery Calvin, sawyer, h 1017 S Jeiferson. 

Gradt Leonard, photographer, bds 502 N Water. 

Graham William, bar keeper, bds Sag Valley Hotel. 

Grant Chas W, lumberman, bds Everett House. 

Grant William, mason, bds 212 Millard. 

Graswieser Jospph, laborer, S Washington, back of B S Works. 

Graves Miss H E, tailoress, bds 511 Genesee. 

Gravier Edwin, saloon, 202 N Washington, h 213 N Washing- 
ton. 

Grayge Charles, sailor, h 623 Maple. 

Gray John, laborer, h 309 S Water. 

Gray William N, clothing, 121 Genesee, h Washington. 

Great Western E, E, Ticket Agency, A Eerguson agt, 103 S 
Washington. 

Green Daniel, laborer, h 116 N Eourth. 

Green James, lab, h N Washington, near E Sag Salt Works. 

Green Patrick, lab, h N Washington, near E Sag Salt Works. 

Green E H, moulder, h 406 Maple. 

Green Eichard, moulder, h 916 Emei-son. 

Gregory William, carpenter, h 221 N Cass. 

Gridley G W, (Haskins & G), bds Mason. 

Griese Charles, barber, bds First. 

Griffin B, printer, bds 219 S Water. 



No. 101 and 103 S. Washington St., Bliss Block, 2d floor. 



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BOYD & BOOTH, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 



DEALERS IN 



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PROVISIONS 



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Wood and Willow Ware, &c. 



No. 101, Oenesee Street, corner JJ lifer, 



Robert Boyd, 



EAST SAGINAW. 

Jas. n. Booth. 



DO=BR0WN & JAMES, Attorneys and Land Agents, 



"KXST SAOI>~AW DUUCCIOKl. 77 

<}Tiffis Miss Sarah, boarding house, 712 S Waskiugton. 

Oriunell Mrs M P, boarding house 42o N Washington. 

Orinnell Sebastian, lab, h near E Sag Salt Works. 

<Triwi Henry, lab, h 2(16 S Fourth. 

Orove William W, lab, h 720 N Franklin. 

Orover John W, bds 121 N Franklin. 

Orubbe James, blacksmith, bds 214 N Cass. 

Ounther Epliraim, teacher, h 219 S Third. 

Guiler George W, carpenter & joiner, h 501 AVells. 

Ouyer John, cabinet maker, bds Gonesee. 

H 

Haas, Andrew, boiler maker, k James, 
Haag, Joseph, lab, h 121 N Cass. 
Habeu John, lab, h :^>15 iS Warren. 
Haddesley William, carp, h 208 N Cheriy. 
Hade Frederick, butcher, bds 308 S Webster. 
Haight John, h 122 S Clay, 

Haike Fliilip, carp and joiner, k 106 S Eockwell. 
Hale F T, foreman Shaw E & Co, h 320 S Washington. 
Hale Henry, tinsmith, h 320 S Washington. 
Hales Lewis, Gardner, h Webster. 

Hall J) S, physician, 125 X Washington, k 218 N Water. 
Hall Henry, lab, h 110 N Eockwell." 

HALL JOHNATHAN, (Brown, H & James,) h 812 Hoyt. 
Hall L C, book keeper, (with D F Rose,) 101 Genesee, k First, 
Hall ^Irs C, h 324 Astor. 
Hall Mrs J, dress maker, bds Evei'ett House. 
Hall Oscar, k 406 S Warren. 
Hall Tkoraas, lab, k 322 N Tkird. 
Hallock Fred M, (Stoddard & H,) bds Baucreft. 
Hallock H H, clerk bds Everett. 
Hames James H, carpenter and Joiner, k 217 Maple. 
Hames Jokn, painter, h 210 German. 
Hamill James B, h 311 S Jefferson. 
Hamilton Charles, book keeper, bds N Washington. 
Hamilton Samuel, bar keeper, bds Bancroft. 
Hammell Mrs W^ h 317 S Water. 
Hammond Clarence W, clerk bds Everett House. 
Hammond Mrs E G, milliner and dress maker, 109 S Washing- 
ton, h same. 
Hand Mrs Ellen, grocery, 114 N Cass, h same. 
Hansel Mathias, lab, h 1002 Tuscola. 

Harber Alexander, carpenter and Joiner, h 308 X Franklin. 
Harder James, Farmer, bds 1002 S Jefferson. 
Harden Janjes, watchman, W & Eastman, h Mason. 
Harkness W K, salt manuf, k 614 S Waskingtou. 



1^0. 101 and 103 S. Washington St., Bliss Bock, 2d floor, 



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^W. C- ^Sr A.-VT'KIEI'^ & CO., 



COiriMlSSTOX DKALEI!^; IX 



Xo. 101, Exchange Block, Genesee, cor. VVaier -Office, No, 13, 3(1 floor. 



Particuhn attention given to the Purchase, Inspection and Shipping^ of Lnmher and 
Shingles tiom all points on Saginaw River. Adches s all communicitions, East Saginaw. 



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Xo. 101, Exchange Block, Genesee, comer Watw— Office, Xo. 13, 3il floor. 

EAST SAGINAW, MICH. 



D. FORSYTH ROSE, 

COMMISSION 



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Particular Attention paid to the purchase of Lumber and Iiogs. 
"Will attend promptly to Inspection and Shipping of Lum- 
ber, Lath and Shingles, from any point on the River. 

Office, Xo. 101, (jcnesee, cor. Water, over I'.oy.l .'v: Booth's Sturr. 

£AST SAGINAW, MICH. 



GATIjIN Sf SANBORN, 

IXSPECTOKS AXD COJOIISSIOX 



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*f*l l*^ >** >ft!*i *>*D !^» 

Ojfice, No. 122, North Wafer Street, 2d Floor, 

EAST SAGINAW, MICH. 



All business entrusted to our care will receive prompt attention. 



LUMBERMANS INS. COMPANY, Chicago, Illinois, 



P.AST SAGINAW DIRECTORT. 79 

Hayden Frederick, lab, h 213 N Cass. 

Harnden Mrs Clara, seamstress, h 1007 Lapeer. 

Harney George, (Town & H,) h 101 8 Washington. 

Hariiish Frederick, segar maker h 1'2"2 S Fourth, 

Huron Log Booming Co, E Eddy Pres^'t, J L Ketchum Treas, 

11 o S AVater, 
Harris Charles, teamster, h 702 N Warren. 
Harris Janres, prop'r Monitor House, 623 N Washington, 
Harris J B, ■clerk, bd-s 623 N Washington. 
Harris John, clothing, h 115 Lapeer- 
HAKRISON H L, {Elliott & H,) bds Everett House. 
Hart John, carpenter, h 224 Cornelia. 
Harteau Zoel, (Cholet & H,) 125 S Water, bds William. 
Hartigan Edward, coo])er, h N Washington, near East Saginaw 

salt works. 
Hartigan Patrick, carpenter, h 821 Emerson, 
Hartman John, cabinet maker, bds Genesee, 
Haskell E W, sailor, bds 502 S water. 
Haskel S V, clerk, bds 112 N Washington. 
Haskins Plorace E, (H & Guiley,) h 602 Mason, 
Haskins & Guiley, machinists, 516 Mason. 
Hatch Alva, carpenter and joiner, h 612 N Washington. 
Hathaway Horace, h 91)1 S Washington. 
Hatt John, lab, h N East end Tuscola. 
Hatton Wm W, street commissioner, h 913 Hoyt. 
Haufner John, lab, h 422 N Fourth. 
Haumbarger Charles, carpenter, h 608 Lapeer. 
Hawkins Charles, lab, h 623 N Franklin. 
Hawkins Wesley, (Gooding & H,) bds Everett House. 
Hawkins William, shoemaker, h East of N Sixth near Tuscola. 
Hayden Charles, lab, bds 407 S Warren. 
Hayden John, lumber inspector, h 424 N Fifth. 
Hayden Miss L A, school teacher, bds Washington. 
Hay George, blacksmith, 210 Tuscola, bds 123 N Washington. 
Hayslop John, lab, bds 625 N Franklin. 
Hazard Rowland, machinist, bds 712 S Washington. 
Hazard Thomas, foreman A W Gates & Co, h 210 S Washixigton. 
Hedley William, lab, h N Washington, near E Sag salt works. 
Heidecker Frederick, (Moye, H & Weiss,) bds Webster. 
Heineman Charles, upholsterer, h Lapeer. 
Heinlein George, tailor, h 501 N Fifth. 

Heinlein Henry, merchant tailor, 409 Genesee, h 403 Lapeer. 
Heinlein Wolfgang, brewer, h 407 McKrosky. 
Held George, blacksmith, h 703 Tuscola. 
Heller A, upholsterer, h 1703 Johnson. 
Heminger O, carpenter, h 413 N Second. 
Henckley James A, U S revenue office, h 803 William. 

Hall & James, Ag'ts, Bliss Block, opposite Bancroft House. 



80 KAST SA(xI\AW DITfKCTOKI', 

earn Boiler Works 



THCOS- STEELE 

MANUFACTURER OF 



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In rear of Eagle Fonnclry, Ko. 112 Mason St. 



Locomotive and Tubular Boilers, and 
all other description of 

BOILEB WOMK. 

Also, Sheet Iron Breeching and Smoke Pipe 
made to any dimensions. 

Work done as cheap as can be obtained at any point West. 

Refer to all Steamboat men and Mill owners on Saginaw River 
DO=BR0WN & JAMES, Attorneys and Land Agents, 



EAST SAGIN.VW DIRECTORY. 81 



Hendrick John, lab, h 615 Maple, 

Hennings Christopher, watchman Wiekes Bros. 

Hennings John, lab, h 120 N Webster. 

Henry Robert, carpenter, h 813 N Second. 

Henselman John, tinsmith, 701 (jrerman, h, same. 

Ilepinstall Miss, school teachei-, oil Millard, bds Hoyt. 

Herbage Daniel, painter, bds 708 N Jefi'erson. 

Herbert Frederick, book keeper, h 209 Hoyt. 

Herb Francis J, jeweler, 213 Genesee, h 219 S Webster. 

Hergarty Patrick, lab, h o06 Cornelia, 

Herpel Ernst, furniture, 115 N Jefferson, h same. 

Herring F W, physician, 816 Genesee, h same. 

Herring Henry P, (Wheeler & H,), 101 Genesee, res Sag City. 

Herteau Zoel, bowling saloon, bds 111 Hayden. 

Hess D F, tailor, h 212 N Washington. 

Hess M B, otfiee 2 Arcade Block, N Washington, bds Bancroft. 

Hesse B, physician, h 813 William. 

Hesse Wm, lab, h 1802 Johnson. 

Heston L, propr Saginaw Valley hotel, 116 N Water. 

Hibernia Hotel, O'Brien Martin propr, 724 N Washington. 

Hickey John, lab, bds 219 S Water. 

Hickey S, carp & joiner, h 907 Johnson. 

Hicks D C, sawyer, h 1024 S Jefferson. 

Hicks G W, (col'd, upholsterer, 236 S Washington, h Franklin. 

Hicks Joseph, lab, bds 218 N Third. 

Higgins Thomas, lab, bds Saginaw Valley House. 

Hilborn Henry, cook, h 407 Fitzhugh. 

Hilliard Jackson M, grocer, h 305 Lapeer. 

Hilliard J H, saloon, 105 N Washington, h 515 Fitzhugh. 

Hill George W, baker, bds Sherman House. 

Hill James H, (H & Morris), h 405 S Jefferson. 

Hill Louis, lab, h 308 N Franklin. 

Hill & Morris, (J H H & Geo M), proprs pioneer iron works 

901 S Water. 
Hill S B, lumberman, h 310 S Jefferson. 
Hineman Charles, upholsterer, h 110 N Warren. 
Hodgson Mark, engineer, h 614 S Jefferson. 
Hodson William, lumberman, h 317 N Jefferson. 
Hodson Thomas, sash and door maker, h 214 N Fourth. 
Hoerner Charles, (G H & Co), h 212 N Third. 
Hoerner Geo & Co, (Geo & Chas H), grocers, 627 Hoyt. 
Hoerner George (H & Co), h 212 N Third. 
Hoffman Ernst, lab, h 602 Thompson. 
Hoffman Henry, tanner, h 1565 Genesee. 
Hoisinsfton Geo, lab, h 1020 James. 
Holden Peter, lab, h 102 Tenth. 
Holland D G, (F W Carlisle & Co), h 402 N Water. 



No. 101 and 103 S. Washington St., Bliss Block, 2d floor. 

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82 EAST S.VGINAW DIKFX'TOKY. 



inrebber & Smith, 

ITTORNEYS, SOLICITORS AND COUISELORS, 

IsTO- 8, CKOTJSE BXiOOKI, 

Corner of 'Washington and Gonesee Streets, 3d Hoor. 

::;^;x;rsM:^. ! east saginaw, mich. 

DM. H. A. SMITH, 

3D E IsT T I S T . 

Office, No. 325, National Block, cor. Cass and Genesee Streets, 

EAST SAGhlNAW, MICH. 

WM. (ill.I.KTT. JAS. GAMBI.K. 

GILLETT & GAMBLE, 
J^//oineu^ ana ^eanJea^U a/ <=^W^; 

Slnti Insurancr Slgrnts, 

Office No. 204, Bliss Block, Genesee Street, 2d floor, over Robinson's Bank, 



G. W. MORLF.Y, C. H. MORI.EY, E. W. MORLKY- 

MORLEY BROTHERS, 

Late ScHMiTZ & Morleys, Dealers in 

Hardware, Iron, Nails, 

Empire Block, Nos. 110 and 112, South Water Street, 

EAST SAGINAW, MICH. 

UU'HALL & JAMES, General Insurance Agents, 



EAST SAGINAW DIRECTORY. 83 

Holland & Derby, (D G H & B P D), proprs E Sag lime works. 
510 N Water. 

Holmes Charles A, insurance agt, office 3 Hess Block, h 221 
IS Fourth. 

Holmes Mrs M, h 417 S Water. 

Holmes Thomas, devil, Courier office, bds 417 S Water. 

Hoist Henry, lab, h 613 N Franklin. 

Holtz Daniel, carp, h 616 N Washington. 

Holtz John, lab, h 616 N Washington. 

Holyede Frederick, shoemaker, 703 German, bds 701 German. 

Honner Frank, lab, h 219 N Webster. 

Horton Henry D, lab, h 920 Emerson. 

Hosey William, saddler, bds 411 S Washington. 

Hotchkiss W H. tinsmith, bds Warren street. 

Hough E A. grocer, 104 N Washington, h 314 S Warreu. 

Hough J J, clerk, bds 309 S Webster. 

Hough Mrs Mary A, h 309 S Webster. 

Houlahan James, lab, bds 324 N Fourth. 

Houlahan Michael; lab, h 324 N Fourth. 

Houlahan Phillip, lab, bds 324 N Fourth. 

Houlahan Thomas, lab, bds, 324 N Fourth. 

Hould Ghesime H, lab, bds Sag Valley Hotel. 

Hover Mrs. C, h 412 First. 

Hovey L B, harness maker, 206 N Washington, h 806 Lapeer. 

Hovey Luscius D, student, bds 806 Lapeer. 

Howard & Brother, (W J »& P L H), grocers, 125 N Washing- 
ton. 

Howard Daniel F, joiner, h 404 First. 

Howard John, (col'd), waiter Banci-oft. 

Howard Porter L, (H & Bro), bds 201 N Franklin. 

Howard W 1, (H & Brother), h 201 N Franklin. 

Howard William, (col'd), waiter, Bancroft. 

Hoyt D, assistant cashier Merch'ts National Bank, bds Bancroft. 

Hoyt Henry H, lawyer, 101 Genesee bds 618 N Franklin. 

Hoyt F E, book keeper Mayflower mill, h 420 N Water. 

Hubbard George, carpenter, h 1407, Genesee. 

Hubbard Willard A, carp, h 305 Lapeer. 

Hubbell Thomas M, boat builder, h 610 N Franklin. 

Hubert Frederick, meat market, 114 N Washington, h 117 N 
Franklin. 

Hubert Joseph, butcher, h 117 N Franklin. 

Hudson Mrs, h 410 Potter. 

Hull W Hooker, (C H Smith & Co), bds 112 Hayden. 

Humbler Joseph, saloon, 102 N Cass, bds 423 N Third. 

Humes James, carpenter & joiner, h 223 Maple. 

Humes John, machinist, h 1212 Mason. 

Humphrey D F, auctioneer, h 410 S Washington. 



No. 101 and 103 S. Washington St., Bliss Block, 2d floor. 



84 EAST SAGIXAW DIEECTOKY. 



littcrnn) ani) Counsellor at JTalii 

GEXEltAL CLAIM AND COLLECTING AGENT, 

Office, No. 101, Genesee Street, up-stairs. 

East Saginaw, Mich.. 

D. W. I'EKKINS. L H. FOX. 

PERKINS Sf FOX, 

General Fire, Life, Accident and Marine 



LIFE COMPANIES REPRESENTED, 

Mutual Benefit, Assetts, |il,GOO,000 

Knickerbocker, " 1,100,000 

National Life and Travelers Insvirance Co., . " 500,000 

Universal Life, " 200,000 



Putnam Fire Ins. Co., Assets, 575,000 

City Fire Ins. Co., " 500,000 

Merchants' Insurance Co., of Hartford, " 350,000 

Merchants' Insurance of Chicago, '' 330,000 

Policies issued and Losses adjusted at our office without de- 
lay. 

Office, No. 101, Exchange Block, Grenesee St., up-stairs, 

EAST SAGINAW, MICH. 



DJ^BROWN & JAMES, Attorneys and Land Agents, 



EAST SAGINAW DIKfXTOKY. S5 



Humphrey George, cooper, h 423 Tuscola. 

Hunt A 1), lumberman, h 207 Lapeer. 

Hunt Greo W, mason, h 1531, Genesee. 

Hunter A H, lumber inspector, 122 X Water, li -IIG N Water. 

Hunter A G, clerk, bds 416 N Water. 

Huntley Mrs H, h 112 N Fourth. 

Hutton Thomas, bds 1513 Genesee. 

Hutton Wm, lab, h 1513 Genesee. 

Hutzel Joseph, musician, h .516 N Franklin. 



Iddings R M, (Lenheini & I), bds 315 S Washington, 
IngersoU S M, harness maker, h 116 N Fifth. 
Ingleman H, (col'd), lab, h 725 Maple. 
Irwin Patrick, bar tender, bds 724 N Washington. 
Ivey John, bds Bancroft House. 

J 

Jaby Joseph, cartman, h 624 S Jefferson. 

Jackson A, h 701 S Jefferson. 

Jackson A E, grocer, 511 S Washington, h 505 S Washington. 

Jackson Andrew, (col'd), lab, h 1203 Johnson. 

Jackson Frederick, lab, h 115 S Third. 

Jackson James B, h 701 S Jefferson. 

Jacob Christian, carp, h 324 N Sixth. 

Jahuke Charles, lab, h 211 N Webster. 

Jahutt Thomas, carp, h 310 N Fourth. 

Jajk John, lab, h 206 N Fourth. 

JAME8 THOMAS M, (Brown II & James) h cor Wells & Park 

avenue. 
Janes W C, (Bliss, J & Co), h 418 S Washington. 
Jarner Moses, h 625 Tuscola. 
Jeffers Edward, lumberman, bds 408 Carroll. 
Jeffers John, book keeper, bds 408 Carroll. 
Jeffers John, hotel propr, 1231 S Water. 

Jeffers Michael, comptroller, 102 N Washington, h 408 Carroll. 
Jenks L S, clerk, bds N Water. 
Jewett Geo W, bds 716 N Franklin. 
Jewett Horace W, lumberman, h716 N Franklin. 
Jewett Yolney H, clerk, bds 716 N Franklin. 
JOB PRINTING, OFFICE, (Lewis & Lyon propr's,) 103 S 

Washington, 4th floor. 
Johnson Benjamin, (col'd), waiter, Bancroft. 
Johnson C F, carp, h 423 S Washington. 
Johnson Elizabeth, washerwoman, bds 215 William. 
Johnson Frank, grocer, 306 Genesee, bds Everett House. 

101 and 103, S. Washington Street, Bliss Block, 2d floor. 



86 EAST SAGINAW DIRECTOR T. 



Wholesale and Retail Dealers in 

GROCERIES & PROVISIONS, 

Xo. WV, South Washiufjton Street. 



Cash Paid for all kinds of Country Produce. 

Our Stock is Fresh and Complete. 
■ Call and examine. 

JOHN McKAY^S 
SALOON AND RESTAURANT; 

ALSO WHOLKSALE DEALER IX 

Fresh Fish, Oysters and Game, 

No. 126, S. Washington St., East Saginaw. 

FRED A. K(EHLER, ^ 

Carries on the 

Blacksmithing Business 

In all its branches. Work done with neatness and dispatch. 
Special attention given to HORSE-SHOEING and 
WAGON IRONING. 
No. 212, Tuscola St. near Water, 

£AST SAGINAW, MICH. 



NARRAGANSETT INSURANCE Co., Providence, 



EAST SACIXAW DIRECTORY. 87 



Johnson Ira H, carp, h 513 James. 

Johnson James, teamster, h 808 Lapeer. 

Johnson J B, clerk, h 109 8 Sixth. 

Johnson Mark S, lab, h 409 N Webster. 

Johnson Miss Aville, dress maker, h Hoyt. 

Johnson Miss Louise, school teaeher, bds Genesee. 

Johnson Myron A, book keeper, bds N Washington. 

Johnson Quiney, h 1014 Emerson. 

Johnson VVm, moulder, h 616 Miller. 

Jones C B, lumber dealer, h 813 S Washington. 

Jones C, farmer, bds 625 Maple. 

Jones Monroe, cider & vinegar manuf, 424 N Franklin, h same. 

Joslin Charles M, lumber inspector, 101 Genesee, bds S Wrsh- 

ington. 
Joslin Harvey, lawyer, 101 Genesee, h 220 S Webster. 
Joslin Perry, editor & manager Daily & Weekly Enterprise, h 

207 Tuscola. 
Judd E T, Pres't first National Bank, 114 S Washington, h 413 

N Jefferson. 

K 

Katchwits Wm, lab, h 215 N Webster. 

Kain Michael, saloon, 620 N Washington, h same. 

Kaiser Jacob J, jr, blacksmith, bds 316 S Webster. 

Kaiser Jacob, sen, blacksmith, h 211 S Webster. 

Kapitan Joseph, cooper. 

Kapplinger John, drayman, h 106 N Warren. 

Karns James, lab, h 213 S Sixth. 

Kaye William, painter, bds 412 German. 

Keeler D D, mason, h 209 Cherry. 

Keeler F D, ticket agent, bds Everett House. 

Keeling, W H, conductor F & P M R E, bds Bancroft. 

Kehl Charles, carp, h 1608 Johnson. 

Keisler Julius, lab, h 218 N Franklin. 

Keisler Julius, lab, h 223 N Cass. 

Kelly John, sailor, bds 122 N Cass. 

Kencler John, mason, h 107, S Third. 

Kennedy Daniel A, lumber dealer, h 525 Miller. 

Kennedy M, tailor, 107 N Washington. 

Kennedy Miss Annie, bds Bancroft. 

Kenzher John, mason, h 107 8 Third. 

Kern William, carp, h 318 8 Jefferson. 

Kerr Thomas, lab, bds 524 Potter. 

Kerwin M, carp, h 410 N Webster. 

Kerwin Patrick, lab, h 123 S Fifth. 

Ketchum J L & Co, lumbermen, 113 S Water. 



Hall & James, Ag'ts, 101 and 102, S. Wash, st.. Bliss Block. 



J5i? EAST S.U.IXAW ;)IRECTORi'. 



yo. '*0>'i, GciK'src tti'ccf, 

EAST SAGINATVj MICHIGAN. 

Invites attention to his Stock of Staple 
and Fancy 




''111) ^^ i^ (11^ i^ iiii\ M 



All kinds of DOMESTICS, at the very 
lowest prices. 

I have just received a New Assoi'tinent of 

Calicoes, Delaines, Muslins, Ginghams, 
Cloths, Cassimeres, &c. 

Particular attention is called to my stock of 

Yankee Notions, Trimmings, Eliptic Spring 
Hoop Skirts, &c., &c. 

Also, a splendid assortment of Ladies' and 
Misses' Hose. 

Give me a call before buying. I am always glad to show my 
Groods. 

WILLIAM BAKIE. 

East Saginaw, May 1, 18G6. 



OITBIIOWN & JAMES, Attorneys and Land Agents, 



KAST SAGINAW DIRICCTOUY. 89 

Ketchum J L, (Vice Pres't first national bank, and J L K & Co) 
h 20-2 S Jefferson. 

Keys Henry, (col'd), lab, h S Washington near B S Works. 

Khrone Carl, lab, h 202 Lapeer. 

Kilburn Henry, lab, h 411 N Warren. 

Kiliian Charles, tobacconist, 407 Genesee, bds 405 Genesee. 

Killian James, blacksmith, bds 405 Genesee. 

Killinger Frederick, carp, h 1009 Johnson. 

Kilpatrick James, harness maker, bds 62o Hoyt. 

Kilpe Louis, mason, h 1021 James. 

Kimball Erastus, lab, h 712 Emerson. 

Kimball John, grocer, 103 Lapeer, h east of N Sixth near Tus- 
cola. 

King diaries, lab, h 1525 Genesee. 

King Jacob, lab, h 716 S Washington. 

Kingsbury Nelson, teamster, h 203 Wells. 

Kinney I'atrick, lab, h near E S works, 

Kip])muller Adam M, drayman, h 411 James. 

Kirckhofi' Henry, clerk, h 602 Hoyt. 

Kirby Adisoa, lath sawyer, h 801 S JeflPerson. 

Kirby Allen, ship carp, h 414 N Washington. 

Kirby A R, saw repairer, h 502 Emerson. 

Kii'by Stephen K, architect, h 223 S Jefi'erson. 

Kirwan William, harness maker. 

Kissell C, lab, bds Deerfield road. 

Kleinfeld Frances, sawyer, h 2 11 8 Webster. 

Klumpp Gottlieb, meat market, 105 Lapeer, h same. 

Knapp Lucian, printer, bds Tuscola with Mr. Joslin. 

Knapp 8 B, carp, and joiner, bds 802 S Washington. 

Kneppel Charles, farmer, h 817 James. 

Knickerbocker Wesley, foreman Buffalo Salt Co, bds 1121 S 
Water. 

Knight Isaac E, lumberman, h 1001 8 Water. 

Koch L, laborer, h 522 First. 

Koch Moses, clothier, 123 Genesee, bds Bancroft House. 

Koehler, Emanuel, h 815 James. 

Koehler F A, blacksmith, 212 Tuscola, h 214 N Cass. 

Koehler Frank, lab, h 801 James. 

Koenig Adolph, carp, h 501 Lapeer. 

Kohn Caleb, lab, h 805 Maple. 

Kohn F, lab, bds 801 Maple. 

Korp Jacob, carp, h 216 N Webster. 

Koster Adam, lab, h east end Tuscola. 

Krekow Amil, baker, bds 107 Lapeer. 

Krekow William, bakery, 107 Lapeer h same. 

Kreutozberger .John, lab, h 1024 S Webster. 

Krohn Joseph, lab, h 413 Carroll. 



101 and 103, S. Washing-ton Street, Bliss Block, 2d floor, 

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EAST SAGINAW DIEKCTORY. 



Thompson 6c Flanders^ 

BttarncDS anb fe^aunsrlDrs at fa to. 

Office, No. 204, Genesee Street, 2d Floor, 

A. B. SPINNEY, M. D. 

Office, No. 32."), National Block, cor. Genesee and Cass Streets, '2d floor, 

Igp^Office hours front 8 to 10 A. M., and 1 to 2 and 7 to <( 1". M. Calls from a distance 
promjitly attended too. 



DEALER IN 



Groceries ^ Promsions^ 

No. 205, Cronse Block, G-enesee St., 

1^^* Agent for Waj'ne Co. Salt Manufacturing Co. 

ALBERT BIRBSALL, 

Carries on the BLAOKSMITHINQ- Business in all its branches. 
Attention given to Horse-Shoeing and Wagon Ironing. 

No. 316, Genesee St. EAST SAGINAW, MICE. 



JAMES J. BAKER, 

Manufacturer of Carriai/es and Wagons, expressly for custom trade. 
Repairing done on short notice. 

No. 316, Genesee St., with Albert Birdsall. 

DCT^HALL & JAMES, General Insurance Agents, 



EAST SAGINAW DIKECTOKY. 91 



Kroll Jerome P, insurance agt, bds 715 Genesee. 

Krouser Herman, carp, h 119 S Third. 

KuU Mrs. Caroline, bowling saloon, 709 Genesee, h same. 

Kurtzman Lewis, saloon, 50-4 Lapeer, h same. 

Kuster Adam, cooper, bds 828 Lapeer. 

Kuster Geo A, lab, h 828 Lapeer. 



Lpeaona Frederick, lab, bds 202 N Franklin. 

Laird Henry, joiner, h 408 First. 

Lambert Aaron, rule maker, h 1303 S Water. 

Lambert Oliver, rule maker, h 1308 S Water. 

Lambert Levi, cooper, bds 505 N Jefferson. 

Lamb John C, engineer, h 901 S Jefferson. 

Lamb John, lab, h 105 N Warren. 

Land James A, conductor, F&PMEE, hlUN Sixth. 

Land John, saloon & boarding house, 122 N Jefferson. 

Langa Guttlixe, saloon, 109 N Jefferson, h same. 

Langdon Frederick, lab, h 206 N Rockwell. 

Langebar Joseph, lab, h 1625 Johnson. 

Lange William, shoemaker, (C H Smith & Co), 

Lange William, brewer, bds S Washington, in the grove. 

Langlass Charles, carp, h 1006 S Webster. 

Langmajr Christopher, tailor, h 114 N Rockwell. 

Langschwage Fiederick, tailor, li 211 S Third. 

Lapham Zachariah T, engineer, 809 S Jefferson. 

Laprese Edward, painter, bds Water. 

Laraway Henry, carp, h 710 N Franklin. 

Larkins John, machinist bds Everett House. 

Lathrop G A, physician, bds 423 N Washington. 

Laughlin Martin, lab, h 524 Potter. 

Laughrey Robert, mason, h 710 Emerson. 

Launer George, teamster, h 1514 Johnson. 

Lavene George, lab, 1309 S Water. 

Lavene Moses, lab, h 1309 S Water. 

Lavene William, lab, bds 1309 S Water. 

Lawrence Joseph, lumber inspector, h N east end Tuscola, 

Layer Andrew, clerk, h Clay. 

Leadbeater Mrs Helen, h 1231 8 Washington. 

Leaton John C, law student, bds 722 Hoyt. 

Leaton J T, lumberman, h 722 Hoyt. 

Leaton Wm C, bds 722 Hoyt. 

Ledlie Gilbert W, clerk F & P M R R, bds 423 X Washington. 

Lee Charles, lumberman, h 623 S Water. 

Lee John, clerk, bds 112 N Washington. 

Lee Joseph, boiler maker, h 608 Potter. 



No. 101 and 103 S. Washington St., Bliss Block, 2d floor 



92 



EAST S.VGIXAAV DIRECTORY, 




HENRY MARKS, 



The oldest dealer in 



BEADT-MADE CLOTHING, 

HatSj Caps, Furs, and 



IN EAST SAGINAVT. 

He buys his Goods for Cash and is ena- 
bled to sell goods as low as the lowest. 

He promises entire satisfaction to his 
customers. Remember his Store, 

No. 115, Genesee Street, opposite the Bancroft House. 
DCTBROWN & JAMES, Attorneys and Land Agents, 



EAST SAGINAW DIKKCTOKT. B'3 

Le^-h Died rick, lab, h 223 N Cass. 

Lesfgett C W, apprentice, bds Everett House. 

LEGGETT 8 T, jeweler, 105 S Washii^gtou, bds Bancroft House, 

Lehman Paul, grocer, li 401 Lapeer. 

Lehman Paul, clerk, bds 401 Lapeer. 

Leigh William, carp, h 118 Cornelia, 

LENHEIM & IDDINGS, (L S L & R M I), boots & shoes, 211 

Genesee, 
LENHEIM L S, (L & Iddings) h G24 Hoyt. 
Lentz Simon, lab, bds 401 Millard, 
Lenz William, clerk, h German, 

Leonard J C, agt Chicago Salt & Lumber Co, bds Everett House. 
Leonhardt Christopher, saloon, 102 N Cass, h 412 N Webster. 
Lepp Peter, barber, bds First, 

Leroy M F, city marshal, 104 Genesee, h 315 S Jefferson. 
Leroy Milton, carriage maker, h 211 Maple. 
Lester Harrison, bar keeper, bds 504 S Water. 
Lewis Edwin, apprentice, bds 702 S Washington. 
Lewis George, lumberman, h S ^A'ashington, south of old coloney 

road. 
Lewis G F, stationer, 103 S Washington, (and Lewis & Lyon), 

h 616 S Washington, 
Lewis James, h 702 S Washington. 
Lewis & Lyon, (G F L & E W L), propr's Job Printing office, 

103 S Washington, 4th floor. 
LEWIS WILLIAM A, (G & Lewis), h 205 Hoyt. 
Lewis Wm H, laV), h 1313 S Washington, 
Lewitzkee Fritz, lab, h 525 First. 
Leyer Andrew, clerk, h 108 N Clay. 
Lidday Michael, tanner, h N Washington. 
Lido John, lab, h 311 James. 

Linderman J C, miller, city mills, h Water cor Thompson. 
Lingham Henry, lumberman, h 709 Emerson. 
Lipscomb E, millwright, h 208 N Cass. 
Lipscomb Mrs A, washer woman, h 614 S Warren. 
Lipscomb Nelson, lumberman, h 303 Hoyt. 
Lirkey John, harness maker, h 210 N Fourth. 
Litchfield E E, clerk, bds Bancroft. 
Little M, capt tug traffic, h 801 S Water. 
Little William, lab, bds Sag Yalley House. 
Little William N, h 1125 Carroll. 
LITTLE W L P, Pres't Merchant's National Bank, h 306 N 

Water. 
Livei'more Samuel, farmer, h 1539 Genesee. 
Liverrtiore Seymour, carp, h 1314 Genesee. 
Livingston Albert, waiter, bds Sag Yalley House. 
Livingston Daniel, ferryman, h N Water, near McLeans mill. 

No. 101 and 103 S. Washington St., Bliss Block, 2d floor. 



04 



EAST SAGINAW DIRECTORr. 



Wm. Zimmermann & Co., 



IFIiolesale Deulei's iu 



^^eiami Win€d (f ^•ifmo^l4. 








iOMlSf 10 llAll 






jRBCTIFXKO ^^MlSJvir, tfeC, &C.5 



No. i'ii Nok-fh Hdfcr Sti-eet, 



EAST SA<;iNAW, MI€H. 



CONNECTICUT 'INSURANCE Co. of Hartford, 



EAST SAGIN.VW DIRECTOKY. 95 



Livingston H C & Co, produce commission dealers, Benedict H 
W, agt, 223 N Water. 

LIVINGSTON J R & Co, (J R L & E J T), dry goods 102 Gene- 
see. 

LIVINGSTON J E, (J R L & Co), bds Bancroft House. 

Lloyd William, butcher, h 301 S Jefferson. 

Lockley George, (with M H Gallaher), h 501 S Water. 

Lockman Daniel, (col'd) drayman, h 401 Fitzhugh. 

Lohmann Paul, grocer, h 513 Lapeer. 

Lohrer, Martin, shoemaker, bds Genesee. 

Longerman Frederick, lab, h 217 N Fourth. 

Loomis Royal, (Burt & L), h 1412 Genesee. 

Lophon L, h 923 S Jefferson. 

Lopley John, lab, h 305 N Fourth. 

Lorke Louis, harness maker, 107 S Cass, h Fourth. 

Loundra Lewis, carp, h 616 Thompson. 

LOVELAND Wm J, (Clark & L), bds 608 N Washington. 

Lowder Samuel, machinist, h 613 Maple. 

Lull A, lumberman, h 201 N Chestnut. 

Lung Frederick, baker, h 701 Lapeer. 

LUSTER RICHARD, grocer, 325 Genesee, h 612 Tuscola 

Luther J M, supt E S Salt Works, h 610 N Washington. 

LYON E W, (Lewis & L), h 303 S Washington. 

Lyon Robert, lab, h 603 N Washington. 

M 

McBeier Richard, grocer, 602 James, h same. 
McCane Mrs Mary A, midwife, h 519 N Webster. 

McCauly , dressmaker, 235 S Washington. 

McLean Chester, carp & joiner, 109 S Franklin, h 515 Millard. 

McClellan Francis, carp, h 412 German. 

MeClenen Robert^ painter, li N east end Tuscola. 

McComb Joseph, carp, bds 709 Maple. 

McCormick Archibald, lumberman, bds 723 S Washington. 

McCormick James, lumberman, h 723 S Washington. 

McDonenall James R, lumberman, bds 118 N Franklin. 

McDoneath Mrs L, h 317 N Fourth. 

McDonald W F, saloon, bds 113 N Cass. 

McDonald William, saloon, 318 Genesae, h same. 

McDougall R B, h 317 First. 

McEachron Peter, builder, 117 S Cass, h 613 Thompson. 

McFadden Roberc, lab, h 631 Maple. 

McFairish A, lumberman, h 222 N Rockwell. 

McFarlin John H, builder, 116 N Jefierson, h 622 Johnson. 

McFarlin Peter, carp, h 123 S Fifth. 

McFarlin Silas, clerk, bds 622 Johnson. 

Hall & James, Ag'ts, 101 and 102, S. Wash, st., Bliss Block. 



56 



r:\sr sAorNAw mKvcroRr, 



No, 504, Genese St., Dealer in 




Flour, Fish, Pork, Hums^Shoul- 

ders. Cheese, Teas, Sugars, 

Spiees, Sfc., Sfe. 

And a G-eneral Assortment of 'Wooden 

Ware. Country Produce Bought 

and Sold. 

The highest price paid in cash for all kinds 

of Country Produce. 



will remove to 'So. 517, Genesee St., on the firct of July. 



BTJK.TT &c LOOlVniS, 




Contractors and Dealers in 

Glass, Paints, Oils, &c. 






Sign Writing, Window shade Painting, &c. 

All Work done in the best style, and 
satisfa^ction guaranteed. 



OCTBROWN & JAMES, Attorneys and Land Agents, 



EAST SAGINAW DIKKCTORY. 97 

McHale M, h '220 N Fifth. 

McIIale Patrick, shoemaker, h 220 N Fifth. 

Mclntire Daniel, lab, h N Washiugton, near E Sag Salt works. 

Mclntee Patrick, carp, h 518 N Washington. 

McKay John, lab, h 1208 Mason. 

McKay John, saloon, 126 S Washington, h same. 

McKay Mrs Mary H, saloon, 118 N Franklin, h same. 

McKee Thomas W, clerk, bds 312 S Warren. 

McKenney John, engineer, bds 724 N Washington. 

McKenzie Robert, moulder, h 516 Maple. 

McKenzie Wm, lab, bds 1223 S Water. 

McKinney E W, carp, bds S Washington. 

McKnight William A, teller C K R & Go's Bank, bds 110 Hoyt. 

McKuight William, bridge tender, (Bristol street bridge), h 110 
Hoyt. 

McLane G G, himberman, 105 South Washington, h 520 North 
Franklin. 

McLanes mill, L McLane, propr, N Water, near E S salt works. 

Mclane Murdoch, lab, h 315 S Water. 

McLane Seth, lumberman, 105 S Washington, h 603 Jefferson- 
McLaughlin Elijah, mason, h 820 Hoyt. 

McCleary Thompson, carp, h 422 Potter. 

McLellon Francis, cabinet maker, 109 S Cass, h same. 

McMillan C S, book keeper, (Shaw, Reynolds & Co,) bds Wash- 
ington. 

McMillen John, lab, bds 625 N Franklin. 

McSweeney Edward, gardner, h 1202 Genesee. 

McSAveeney Miles, blacksmith, h Fitzhugh. 

McYicar John, mason, bds 412 German. 

McWethy FF, h 115 S Webster. 

McW'ethy L D, h 115 S Webster. 

MACK JAMES, (Wilkin & Mack), bds Everett House. 

Maddigan John; lab, h216 N Fourth. 

Maguire James, lab, h 520 N Water. 

Maham Daniel, h701 S Webster. 

Maher John, plasterer, h519 Wells. 

Maier William, lab, h 125 S Franklin. 

Major George, shoemaker, bds 221 N Cass. 

Major John, lab, h 221 N Cass. 

Malcom Warren, lab, h 205 Millard. 

Malone Josh C, (col'd), waiter Bancroft. 

Maloney John, lab, h 510 Wells. 

Maloney M, lab, bds 510 Wells. 

Maridelle Horace, harness maker, h Maple. 

Mann Frederick, bakery, 402 Potter, h 518 Potter. 

Mann H S, bds 803 William. 

Mann Thomas, yard man, Bancroft House. 

101 and 103, S. Washington Street, Bliss Block, 2d floor. 



98 EAST SAGINAW DIRKCTORY. 



hztjo-h: "vst^HiXjA-OE, 




MANUFACTURER OF AND DEALER IN 

Harness, Saddles, Bridles, 
Martingales, 

Trunks^ Valises^ Carpet Bags, Sfc. 

ISTO. 302, a-IEJIsTIBSElE ST., 

EAST SAG-IN AW, MICH. 



DEALER IN 



Groceries ^ PromsionSj 



101, Gage & Jones Block, Cor. Lapeer and Jefferson, 



EAST SAGINAW 



CONNECTICUT INS. COMPANY, of Hartford, 



EAST SAGINAW DIKECTORY. 99 

Marcello Charles, lab, h 823 S Water. 

MAEKS HENEY, clothing, 114 S Water & 115 Genesee. 

Marks John, (W Zimmerman & Co), h 105 S Warren. 

Marr Benjamin F, cabinet maker, h 925 S Jefferson. 

Marrie Sanck, shoemaker, h 854 Lapeer. 

Marsky Charles F, (Schwartz & M), h 222 S Third. 

Martindale Miss Jennie, milliner, bds Everett House. 

Martin Ellen, (col'd) washer woman, h 215 William. 

Martin Joseph, brick-layer, h. 717 Maple. 

Martin Mrs Ellen, (col'd), washer woman, h 107 S Franklin. 

Martin Eobert, carp, h 224 N Sixth, 

Masonic Lodge Eoom, 104 Genesee, 3d floor. 

Mason Edward M, PrinciiDal Union School, h 1551 Genesee. 

Mason John B, painter, h 1211 Tuscola. 

Mason John, h 706 Carroll. 

Mason L P, (Estabrook & M), h 215 S Jefferson. 

Mason L, physician, 125 N Washington. 

Massbacher Frederick, physician, 101 Lapeer. 

Massey Charles, lighterman, h 1031 S Washington. 

Masauret T, groceries and provisions, 116 N Washington. 

MATHEE E G, clerk Bancroft House. 

Maurrer George, h 123 S Fourth. 

Mautner S & A, clothing, 204 Genesee. 

Mayer Frank W, clerk, bds 123 N Washington. 

Mayflower mills, W L P Little agt, 424 N Water. 

MEAD A P, (Gallaher, M & D), h 307 Hoyt. 

MEANY STEPHEN, capt, steamer L G Mason, h 524 N Wash- 
ington. 

Meidlain John, bakery 124 N Franklin, h same. 

Meitzer L, peddler, h 119 Lapeer. 

Melchers Henry, druggist 102 N Jefferson, bds Lapeer. 

Mellville John, cook, h 317 N Second. 

Mendell Henry, boiler maker, h 625 Maple. 

Mendell Horace, harness maker, h 625 Maple. 

Merchants' National Bank, W Ij P Little Pres't. James BrowH, 
Cashier, 114 Genesee. 

Merrill A J, lab, bds 913 S Washington. 

Merrill Ezil, carp, h 1612 Genesee. 

Merrill Geo C, machinist, h 805 Hoyt. 

MEEEILL G W, machinist, 1002 S Water, bds 1123 S Water. 

Merrill Henry, stage driver, bds Sag Valley House. 

Merrill E W, machinist, h 913 S Washington. 

Merrill Wm M, sup't Albany City Salt Co, h 618 N Warren. 

Mershon Abraham, lab, bds 1209 S Water. 

Mershon A H, planing mill, 624 S Water, h 314 N Washington. 

Mershon James E, telegraph operator, h 419 N Franklin. 

Mershon J H, lumberman, 401 Potter, h 420 N Washington. 

Hall & James, Ag'ts^ Bliss Block, opposite Bancroft House. 



100 



EAST SAGINAW DIRECTOKr. 



H. R. PROCTOR'S 




Hess Block, No. 125, Genesee Street, cor. of Washington. 



Jj 



Where may be found 

D Al SILVER WATCHES, 

Mies JrlWE&Mlj 

SILVER AND PLATED WARE. 



FINE 



Our Stock is the Most Complete in the Valley, and we 
mean at all times to have it so. We make the 

Spectacle Trade a Speciality, 

And our experience in that lino 

IS SECOND TO NONE IN THE STATE. 

We have the 

Together with all the different lens used for the Eyes. 



The Watch. Repairing Department is under 

OUR OWN PERSONAL CHARGEj 

And we can assure our customers that their time-pieces 
will be CAREFULLY HANDLED, and returned to them 
correct, and in such condition as will give them perfect 
satisfaction. Wo keep constantly on hand a large assort- 
ment of American 

And can make to order an}' part NEW to the 

CELEBRATED AMERICAN WATCH. 



DITBROWN & JAMES, Attorneys and Land Agents, 



EA.ST SAGINAW DIKl-JCTOKY. 101 



Merslion Joseph, lab, bds 1209 S Water. 

Mershou Mathew, stage driver, bds Saginaw Valley House. 

Mershon Peter, lab, h 1209 S Water. 

Methodist Church, 201 S Washington. 

Meyer Charles T. saloon, 308 Potter, h same. 

Meyer John G, music teacher, h 516 N Franklin. 

Michal Patrick, shoemaker, h 225 N Sixth. 

Michigan Salt Co, I) K Allington Sup't, 113 8 Wat^r, 

Mickley Geo. P, (Mosher & M), h 320 Astor. 

Micklev Samuel, clerk, bds 320 Astor. 

MIDLJER A J, (Root & M), bds Everett House. 

Middleton Joseph, machinist, bds S Water. 

Mier William, teamster, h 301 German. 

Millard Charles, shoemaker, bds 310 S Webster. 

Millard James, machinist, h 514 Potter. 

Miller Albert, carp & joiner, bds 1(308 Johnson. 

Miller E, carp, bds 1608 Johnson. 

Miller H, Justice of the Peace, 101 Genesee, h 1026 S Wash- 
ington. 

Miller John, Boarding House, 001 S Water. 

Miller John, lab, bds 207 S Water, 

Miller John lab, h 208 S Fifth. 

Miller John H. tinner, h 124 N Warren. 

Miller Louis, lab, h 407 James. 

Miller Richard, carp, bds 316 N Franklin. 

Miller R, wagon maker, h 210 S Clay. 

Miller Wm F, sailor, bds 625 N Franklin- 
Mills John, carp, h 1019 Lapeer. 

Milne John S, carp, h 208 I^apeer.. 

Milner George, lumberman, bds Everett House. 

Minuick Mathew, h 415 S Washington. 

Mitchell Alexander, jr, clerk, bds 702 Thompson. 

Mitchell Alexander, sen, grocer, 233 S Washington, h 702 
Thompson. 

Mitchell Charles H, clerk, bds Everett House. 

Mitchell George A, lumberman, bds 707 N Jefferson. 

Mittermeir Elizabeth, h 807 William. 

Mceller F J & Co, real estate agency, 402 Genesee. 

Moeller F J, (Miller F J & Co), h 909 Lapeer. 

Moilas George, lab, h 104 Seventh. 

Moilas Henry, lab, h 220 N Webster. 

Moilas James, lab, bds 220 N Webster. 

Moilas John, lab, bds 220 N Webster. 

Moilas WiUiam, lab, bds 220 N Webster. 

Molco Charles, lab, h 202 N Franklin. 

Monitor House, James Harris propr, 623 N Washington. 

Monroe William, lab, h 210 N Franklin. 



No. 101 and 103 S. Washington St., Bliss Block, 2d floor. 



102 



KAST SAGI3VAW DIRECTOR r. 



J. R. TAYLOR «fe Co., 

REAL ESTATE and MONEY BROKERS, 

AUCTIONEER AND NOTARY PUBLIC j 

Office in Bliss Block, 

EAST^AGINAW. 

D. B. REEVE & Co., 

Keep constantly on hand an el^ant assortment of 

Blank Books, Stationer}^, Pens, Ink, Pencils, Pocket Knives, 

Photog'raphs, School Books, Photograph Albums, 

Pocket Diary s, Pocket Books, Fancy Notions, 

Periodicals, N. Y. and other Newspapers, &c. 

F. W. CARLISLE & Co., 





Ifl 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers In 






HIDES. LEATHER AND FINDI 



CORKER OF WATER AND TUSCOLA STS., 

t 

EAST SAGINAW, MICH. 



Cash paid for Hides and Pelts. 



fO^HALL & JAMES, General Insurance Agents, 



EAST SAGINAW BIRECTOKY. 103 

Montgomery George W, lab, bds 712 S Washington, 
Montgomery William, clerk, h 512 Maple. 
Montgomery William, grocer, h 512 Maple. 
Montonye Robert, turner, h 1602 Johnson. 
Moore Frederick, carp, h 1024 S Warren. 
Moore V E, clerk, bds 423 N Washington- 
Moore William, lab, h 622 Thompson. 
Moreau James, ship caulker, bds 308 Potter. 
Morehouse Eev Henry L, Pastor Baptist Church, bds 109 S 

Jefferson. 
Morey Horace, grocer, bds Metropolitan Hotel. 
Moray Samuel, grocer, h 407 Millard. 
Morgan M, shoemaker, 117 N Jefferson, h same. 
Morgan Richard R, farmer, h 214 Seventh. 
Morgan William W, moulder, h 522 Maple. 
Moriartv Michael, lab, h 612 S Franklin. 
Morley Bros, (G W, C H «fc E W M,) hardware dealers, 110 & 

112 S Water. 
Morley C H, (M Bros), h 606 N Warren. 
Morley E W, (M Bros), bds Bancroft. 
Morley G W, (M Bros), bds Bancroft. 
Morley M, lab, h 814 Lapeer. 

Moross Columbus V, architect and builder, h 607 Lapeer. 
Morris Edward, tailor, h 423 N Washington, 
Morris George, (Hill & Morris), h 512 Thompson. 
Morris M B, lumberman, h 207 Maple. 
Morris T E, clerk, bds 423 N Washington. 
Morris Wm E, tinsmith, h 101 S Jefferson. 
Morrison Geo, saloon, 114 N Franklin, h same, 
Morrison J S, Boarding House, 213 S Water. 
Morrison Miss E J, milliner, 108 N Washington, h same, 
Morrisy Michael, tailor, h 608 S Jefferson. 
Morse N B, lumberman, h 207 Maple. 
Morse Oscar F, clerk, bds 207 Maple. 

Morsheetz John H, boiler maker, 209 S Rockwell, h Third. 
Mosher Mickley, (T R M & G P M), grocers, 323 Genesee. 
Mosher T B, bds Bancroft. 

Mosher Thomas R, (M & Mickley,) h 525 N Jefferson. 
Mosher Adalbert Z, Printer, bds Everett House. 
Moss Thomas, contractor, h 317 Park. 
Moulton G E, bds Bancroft. 

Mower Brothers, (M C & T D M), ice dealers, 1223 S Water. 
Mower M C, (M & Bros), h 624 Hoyt. 
Mower T D, (M & Bros), h Bristol. 
Moye Albert, (M H & Weiss), h 812 Tuscola. 
Moye Hidecker & Wiess, meat market, 625 Hoyt. 
Mumford P, h 408 Millard. 

101 and 103, S. Washington Street, Bliss Block, 2d floor. 



104 EAST SAGINAW DIRECXORf. 



SSI fill i^Fv^im sio Om i^ifi 
HMwf ) lie I HULlId eC bUi} 

No. 104, Euena Vista Block. Genesee St-, and No. 109, Union 
Block, South Water Street. 

£AST SAGINAW, MICH. 

♦ — ^ * 

Wli@l©i^l© ami R#tMl 

DEALERS IN 

Iron, Nails, Glass, 

Cordage, Rubber and Leather Belting, 
Lace Leather, Rubber and Hemp 
Packing, Mulay, Cross Cut, Cir- 
cular and Gang Saws. 

Stoves, Hollow Ware, &c. 

Manufacturers of Tin, Copper and 
Sheet Iron Ware. 



SS" We have the sole Agency for Saginaw 
Valley, of Hubbard Bros. & Go's Celebrated 
Patent G-ronnd Circular and Mulay Saws, 
which we can furnish at Manufacturer Pri- 
ces. 



DO=BR0WN & JAMES, Attorneys and Land Agents, 



EAST SAGINAW DIRECTORY. 105 



Murdock Andrew, sailor, h 907 S Webster. 
Murdock David, sailor, bds 502 N Water. 
Murdock John lab, h 302 German. 
Murdock Peter, capt vessel, bds 416 N Water. 
Murdock Samuel, sailor, bds 502 N Water, 
Murphy F J, lumber dealer, 104 N Washington. 
Murray Andrew, teamster, h 811 Millard, 
Murray Patrick, lab, bds 104 Seventh. 

N 

Nagle P W, (N & Willard), h 123 S Sixth. 

Nagle & AVillard, (P W N & J C W), grocers, 113 N Water. 

Nash Thomas, carp & joiner, h 924 8 Jefferson. 

Naterd Frederick, lab, h 312 S Warren. 

Nay W, book keeper, bds 723 S W^ater. 

Neal W J, meat market, 024 N Washington, bds Carroll. 

Nelson David, butcher, bds American Hotel. 

Nelson Julius, sailor, h 515 S Jefferson. 

Nelty Frank, (N & Page) h 636 Hoyt. 

Nelty & Page, (F N & L P), carriage makers and blacksmiths, 
307 Tuscola. 

Nerreter John, saloon & billiards, 319 Genesee, h Washington. 

Nevin Benard, tailoi", h 313 S Cherry. 

NEWCOMBE GEO K, (Spencer & N), h 423 S Jefferson. 

Newman W, cigar maker, 102 N Jefferson, h 205 S Rockwell. 

Newton Alfred, law student, bds 608 N Washington. 

Newton A R, clerk, (E Sag Salt Works) bds 608 N Washing- 
ton. 

Newton Edward, machinist, bds 60S N W^ashington. 

Newton Henry, clerk, bds 608 N Washington. 

Newton Ij F, drayman, h 624 S Warren. 

Newton Silas, sawyer, h 602 Thompson. 

Nichodemus Jacob, bar keeper, h 225 S Webster. 

Nichodemus Peter, saloon 403 Genesee, h 225 8 Webster. 

Nicholas Mrs. Mary, ladies hair dresser, 321 Genesse, 

Nicholson MissE, milliner, 108 N Washington, h same. 

Nichols D K, clerk, bds Bancroft. 

Nichols Frederick, harness maker, h 202 Lapeer. 

Nichols John, carp & joiner, h 915 Johnson. 

Nichol Robert, lab, h 603 N Washington. 

Nichol Wm, lab, bds 603 N Washington. 

NIEDERSTADT A G, boots & shoes, 214 8 Washington h same. 

Niederstadt John, boiler maker, h 910 S Warren. 
Niederstadt G, clerk, h 309 S Webster. 

Nienstadt Charles, h 110 N Clay. 

Noel B, .painter, 206 N Franklin, h 215 N Jefferson. 

No. 101 and 103 S. Washington St., Bliss Block, 2d floor. 



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EAST SAGINAW DIKECTOKi'. 



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Wholesale Dealers in 



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[Pi ID] nil's 

GROCER'S DRUGS, 

HAIVIBURGH GHEEISC^ &c.^ 

No. 122, Buclihont's Bloek, N. Water St., 

EAST SAiJINAW, MI€H. 
IVADSIATORTH & GO.^ 



DEALERS IN 



CHEMICALS, PAINTS, OILS, 
AND VARNISHES. 

A full assortment of 

PURE LIgUORS, PERFUMERIES, 
FANCY TOILET ARTICLES, &c. 

Physicians' Prescriptions, Family Recipes, &c., carefully com- 
pounded at all hours. 
No. 317, Genesee Street, 



CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY, New York, 



EAST SAGINAW DIRECTOKY. 107 



Noland John, lab, h 705 Lapeer. 

Nolan Thomas, lab, h 1015 S Water. 

Nolan William, carp, h 705 Maple. 

Northrop Geo, book keeper, bds 118 N Cass. 

Nothen John, lab, h 424 Fitzhugh. 

Nugent John, millwright, 1223 S Washington. 

Nuoff George, lab, h 111 S Fourth. 

Nye Caleb, lab, h 816 Lapeer. 

Nye Charles, engineer, h 1222 Johnson. 

o 

O'Brien C, painter, h 330 S Webster. 

O'Brien George, lab, h 615 Millard. 

O'Brien James, waiter, bds 123 S Washington. 

O'BETEN JOHN, groceries & provisions 404 Genesee, h 307 

Lapeer. 
O'Brien Martin, propr Hibernia Hotel, 724 N Washington. 
O'Brien Patrick, lab, h 405 N Fifth. 
O'Brien Timothy, lab, h 625 Wells. 
O'Donnell Daniel, propr Canada House, 625 N Franklin. 
O'Donnell James, saloon, h 618 N Washington. 
O'Donnell Michael, cooper, bds 403 Fitzhugh. 
O'Donnell Michael, bar tender, bds 618 N Washington. 
O'Horo Francis, lab, bds 1231 S Water. 
O'Neil William, blacksmith, h 318 Park. 
Oakliff Martin, porter, Bancroft. 
Ohda John, lab, h 212 S Fifth. 
Ohland Frederick, lab, bds 210 N Rockwell. 
Oland Henry, lab, bds 210 N Rockwell. 
Oland Joseph, lab, bds 210 N Rockwell. 
Oldfield A N, train dispatcher, bds Everett House. 
Olds William, soap & candle manuf, 207 S Franklin, h 622 S 

Webster. 
Ormsby R J, mason, h 418 Fitzhugh. 

Ortman Charles, lumberman, bds 110 S Fourth. ^ 

Osborn John, stave dealer, h 314 N Cass. 
Osborne N, physician, 207 Genesee, h cor Hoyt & Jefferson. 
Osmon Henry, carp, h 421 N Second. 
Osmond William, organ builder, h 108 S Chestnut. 
Otish Thomas, lab, h N Water near Garrisons mill. 
Otto August, clerk, bds German. 
Otto Frank, tobacconist, 301 Genesee, h German. 
Overton J, carp, h 312 Park. 
Owens Henry G, clerk, bds Washington. 
Owen J M, pattern maker, h 618 S Franklin. 
Owsten John G, engineer, h 401 Johnson. 

Hall & James, Ag'ts, Bliss Block, opposite Bancroft House. 



108 EAST SAGINAW DIRECTORY. 

^OOT & MIDLER, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 

Liquor Dealers 

Importers of Foreign Liquors, 
Brandies, Gins, Wines, Sec. 

Pure Monongahela and Old Kentucky 
Bourbon Whisky. 

Agents for the sale of Pinkerton's 

Celebrated Wahoo and Calasaya 

Bitters. 

* 

DOW'S Celebrated MONTREAL ALE. 

Dow's Ale bottled, for family use. 

3SrO. 127, IsT. •VvT'^^TIEK, ST., 

EAST SA<;iNAW, MI€H. 



[O=BR0WN & JAMES, Attorneys and Land Agents, 



EX-ST SAGINAW D4Ri:CT0EY. Id9 

P 

Packhem Charles, blacksmith, bds 214 N Cass. 

Paddock Alexander, lawyer, h N Water. 

Page C H, tinsmith, bds American Hotel. 

Page Joseph, carriage maker, bds Warren. 

Page Lewis L, (Nelty & P), bds 636 Hoyt. 

Page Mrs Carrie A, saleswoman, bds Everett House. 

Palm Christ, mason, h 119 N Warren. 

Palm Frederick, carp, h 124 N Warren. 

Palmer James, cooper, bds 428 Tuscola. 

Palmer P, teamster, h 122 N Fi^nklin. 

Panitzsch Edward, furrier, h 507 Lapeer, 

Panitzsch Mrs Ernstina, dressmaker, h 507 Lapeer. 

Parquet Joseph, saloon, 217 S Water, 

PAEET EEV WM, rector St P's E Church, h 306 S Jefferson. 

Parker William, teamster, bds 720 N Franklin. 

Parkhust Curtis, clerk, bds 132 N Washington. 

Park Dexter, book keeper, h 503 S Water 

Parks Edwin, tinsmith, h 610 8 Webster. 

Parlim Mrs Mary E, physician, bds 101 S Jeti'ersou, 

Parsons Augustus, carriage maker, h 1206 Mason. 

Parsons William, builder, h 813 Emerson. 

Parth Francis, Printer, bds 207 Tuscola. 

Partridge A, lab, h 306 Wells. 

Passolt Henry, potash manuf, h 1224 S Washington. 

Patte Henry, lab, h 207 S Fourth. 

Patterson Francis, carp, bds 901 S Jefferson. 

Patterson Wm, clerk, bds Sherman House. 

Paull E H, Eeceiving Teller Merchant's National Bank, bds 

Bancroft. 
Paull William, lab, bds Saginaw^ Valley House. 
Pearson C G, ship carp, bd.s Monitor House. 
Pearson James, teamster, h 119 Cornelia. 
Pearson James, h 701 Carroll. 
Peck Benjamin, teamster, h 306 N Third. 
Peer James, blacksmith, h 618 S Warren. 
Pelton Daniel, clerk, h 219 S Fourth. 
Pendergast Gr, painter, bds 120 N Jefferson. 
Penderga&t John A, painter, 105 S Cass, h 120 N Jefferson. 
Pendle George, brick layer, bds 214 S Washington. 
Pendle Henry, brick layer, bds 214 S Washington. 
Penfield E P & H L, dry goods, 106 Genesee. 
Penfield, E P, (E P & H L P), h 415 N Washington. 
Penfield H L, (E P & H L P), bds 423 N Washington. 
Penny Aaron E, salt manuf, h 422 S Jefferson. 
Perkins Daniel, (P & Fox), bds 608 N Washington. 



101 and 103, S. Washington Street, Bliss Bock, 2d floor 



110 EAST SAMi'fAW B»iRE«rroRr- 



mmm mm wohks, 

EAST SAGINAW, MICH. 



ECILL & Is/^OI^I^IS, 



MA:srFArTrRKEs of 



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Gang, Circular and Mulay Sa^/- Mills, 

OF MOST IMPROVED STYLE, 

Tools and Fixtures for Salt Manufacturers, SteanVBoats, (fee.? 

All kinds of Iron and Brass Castings made to order. 

Wrought Iron Forging, Jobbing and Repairing 

done in the best manner. 

Also, Dressing Lumber, and Manufacturing Flooring and 

Siding to order. 

J. H. HILL, GEO. MORRIS. 

J". SI- HIIXjXj, 

DEALER IN 
PARTICULARLY PINE LANDS. 



I have large tracts of Pine Land on the Cass, Pine, To- 
bacco, Cedar, Tittabawassee, Swan, Sauble and Devil Riv- 
ers; also, on Cheboygan and Thunder Bay, which I will sell 
at moderate rates. 

EAST SAGINAW, MICH. 



OO^HALL & JAMES, General Insurance Agents, 



EAST SAGINAW BIRECTOKT. Ill 



PEEKIS & FOX, (I) W P & L H F), Insurance Agents, 103 
Genesee. 

Perry Charles C, lumber inspector, h 115 N Third. 

Perry C N, lumber imspector, h 609 S Water. 

Perry Peter, lab, bds 720 N Franklin. 

Perry William, teamster, h 120 N Fourth. 

Peters Charles, Printer, bds 202 N Franklin. 

Peters Charles, lab, h 405 Johnson. 

Peters William, lab, h 216 S Webster, 

Peterson Charles, (col'd) drayman, h 520 N Warren. 

Peterson Jerry, (col'd) waiter Bancroft House. 

Pettibone Mrs M A, (Bliss & V), 107 N Washington- 
Phillips A J, lumberman, h 606 S Webster. 

Pie William, lab, bds 324 N Fourth. 

Piler Charles, carriage maker, h 108 N Rockwell. 

Pinnett Mrs Catharine, h 303 James. 

Pioneer Engine House, J L Brown Foreman, 401 S Water. 

PLESSNER HENRY, agt Mt Hope Nurseries, 125 N Washing- 
ton, h 807 I^apeer, 

Plessner Miss Ida, school teacher, bds 807 Lapeer. 

Flicker John, lab, h 401 James. 

Flicker Nicholas, clerk, h. 401 James. 

Pollock William, blacksmith, h 012 S Franklin, 

Ponschoen Henry, tailor, h 1601 Johnson. 

Pool B F, (Stevens P & Co), h 318 N Cass. 

Porter William, lab, h 903 S Jefterson. 

Post Charles & Co, lumber dealers, 402 Genesee. 

Post Daniel, lab, h N Water. 

Post Office, I> C Gage P M, 321 Genesee. 

Post Samuel, clerk, h 307 S Jefferson. 

Post S N. machinist, h N Washington. 

Porterfield T J, lumberman, bds Bancroft. 

Potter Benjamin, clerk, bds American Hotel. 

Potter H C, supt F & P M E R, h 1304 S Jefferson. 

Powers E H, lawyer, 207 Genesee, res Sag City. 

Prall David J, (P & Duncan), h 316 Park. 

Prall & Duncan, (D J P & D A D), furniture manuf, 121 N 
Jefferson. 

Pratt H A, h 811 S Jefferson. 

Pratt H, carp, h 316 Hayden. 

Pratt Homer, bds 316 Haj'den, 

Pratt Rollin, carp, bds 316 Hayden. 

Pratt Scott, engineer, bds 811 S Jefferson. 

Prengnetz John, lab, h 913 Tuscola. 

Proctor H R, jeweler, 125 Genesee, bds Bancroft House. 

Puckel William, carp, h 305 S Webster. 

Purcell William, carp, h 305 S Webster. 

101 and 103, S. Washington Street, Bliss Block, 2d floor- 



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JEAST SAGIXAW DIRKCTORT. 



Manufacturers and Wholesale and Retail 

DEALEES IN 






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Custom Work and Repairing done to Order., 
in the neatest possible manner. 

Manufactory and Salesroom, No, 211, Everett Block, Genesee St. 
£AST SAGINAW, MICH. 



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DEALERS IN 



Ready Made Clothing, 

Gents'' Furnishing Goods^ 



HATS, iAfi, f lOTEi, m. 



No. '^04, Genesee Street, 



EJLST sj^a-iisr^^w, ^ycicn. 



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EAST SAGINAW DIKECTOKY. 113 



Purryea Henry, lab, h 820 Lapeer. 
Purcing A C, engineer, h 2'25 Maple. 

Q 

Quelch John, porter, h Potter. 

Uuinn J, spile driver, h GOT S Washington. 

Qiiiun John, peddler, bds 412 German. 

R 

Rachel Joseph, carp, h 504 N Rockwell. 

Rademacher Frederick, machinist, bds Carroll. 

Rademacher H, machinist, h Carroll. 

Rahan Michael, lab, h 710 Miller. 

Ramsey Andrew, blacksmith, bds G25 N Franklin. 

Randall George, (R & Son), bds 416 S Jefferson. 

Randall Herman) (R & Son), h 416 S JeflPerson. 

Randall James T, photographer, 325 Genesee, h 523 Fitzhugh. 

Randall & Son, (H & G R), blacksmiths, 109 Mason. 

Randolph Wm Henry, baker, h 212 N Washington. 

Rankin Austin Ij, h 613 S Jefferson. 

Rason Charles, lab, h N Washington, near E Sag salt works 

Rathbone D G, clerk, bds 701 Fitzhugh. 

Raupp Nicholas jr, brewer, 123 N Warren, h same. 

Raupp Nicholas, sen, saloon, 124 N Jefferson. 

Raupp Timmas, butcher, bds 312 Genesee. 

Raymond Lewis, h 209 Miller. 

Reach Charles, carp, h 704 Tuscola. 

Reardon John, Boarding House, 209 S Water. 

Reardon William, lab, 212 William. 

Redson Alexander, farmer, h S Washington, south ofoldcoloney 

road. 
Redson Jonathan, farmer, h 1002 S Jefferson. 
Redson Mrs Mai'garet, h 708 Thompson. 
Reed John, machinist, bds Monitor House. 
Reetz August, saloon, h 116 S Fourth. 

Reeve I) B, news dealer, 321 Genesee, h 412 S Washington. 
Reichle Anthony, carriage trimmer, h 425 Carrolb 
Reichelle Frederick, butcher, bds 105 Lapeer. 
Reigel & Blcedon, proprs Bellevue Hotel, 602 German. 
Reigel Gustav, (R & B), 602 German. 
Reikenbach Henry, lab, h 402 Wadsworth. 
Renega F W, lab, h 1215 S Water. 
Reno Joseph, lab, bds 913 Hoyt. 
Rescue Engine House, 316 German. 
Reynolds S J, (Shaw, R & Co), h 525 N Franklin. 
Reynolds Robert, lab, h N Washington, near E Sag salt works. 



101 and 103, S. Washington Street, Bliss Block, 2d floor. 



114 EAST SAGINAW DIFtECTOEY. 



W^IGGMIffS & GLiARK, 

IflcitcBani l^alloii^, 

CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, 

and Gents' Furnishing Goods. 

Clark's Perfect Fitting Shirts manufactured 

to order. 

Broadway Patterns, with, full directions for 
Cutting Childrens' G-arments. 

No. 110, S Franklin Street, first store above Genesee, 

Gi;0. B. WIGGINS, 11. 1). ( I.AKK. 

Srjrj X IS? jt^ jc~* Tici? nf nr» 
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Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 

ALSO, DEALER IN EIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFE.S, RANK LOCKS, 

EXPRESS BOXES, VAULT DOORS, &c. 

No. 106, S Washington Street. EAST S A C I N A W, MICH. 

O. I. DAVISOBI^ 

Wood Turning^Scroll Sawing, 

Corner German and Cass Streets, 

EAST SAGINAW, MICH. 



OO^HALL & JAMES, General Insurance Agents, 



EAST SAGINAW DIRECTOKT. 115 



Reynolds John, painter, h 224 N Fourth. 

Reyno Abraham, (col'd), barber, 111 Genesee, h same. 

Reyno Louis, (col'd) barber Everett House, h 21-1 Maple. 

Richardson Samuel, lab, h Gil Millard. 

Richardson Noah C, with Boyd & Booth, 101 Genesee, h Jeffer- 
son. 

Richmond Jacob, h 215 S Fifth, 

Richardson William, machinist, bds 609 Carroll. 

Ricker Geo. M, ship carp, h 801 Lapeer. 

Richardson Ira, lumberman, bds -116 N Jefferson. 

Richmond Jacob, cabinet maker, 115 N Jefferson, h Third. 

Rice J D, agt Grover & Baker's sewing machines. 130 S Wash- 
ington, bds Sherman House. 

Richardson William, apprentice, bds Carroll. 

Riker Ephraim, grocer & fish dealer, h 624 S Washington. 

Rikert James, Printer, bds Jefferson. 

Riley George, moulder, h 1209 S Water. 

Riley James, boiler maker, h 725 Maple, 

Riley John, moulder, h 1209 S Water. 

Riley Joseph, carp, bds 612 S Franklin. 

Riley Patrick, lab, h 616 8 Warren. 

Riley William, painter, 824 Genesee, h 125 N Cass. 

Rimers Wm, (Bogert & R), 113 Genesee. 

Ringer William, bar tender, bds 302 Potter. 

Ripley H C, salt & land office, bds Bancroft. 

Ripley L G, clerk, bds Jefferson. 

Riselay Charles, engineer, h N W^ater, near Garrisons mills. 

Ritchell Wence, clerk, bds cor Cass & Rockwell. 

Ritter William, tailor, 321 Genesee, h same. 

Robertson John, moulder, bds 404 Potter. 

Robertson J P, clerk, bds 523 Fitzhugh. 

Rebel M, rag peddlor, h 203 S Wells. 

Robinson Charles K, lawyer and banker, h 401 tS Washington. 

Robinson C K & Co, bankers, 204 Genesee. 

Robinson D J, lumberman, h 623 Johnson. 

Robinson James, butcher, bds 402 S Warren. 

Robinson Silas L), carp, bds 502 N Water. 

Robinson Thomas, teamster, 623 N Franklin. 

Robinson Wm, (col'd), waiter Bancroft. 

Rockey Peter, lab, h 221 8 Fifth. 

RODERICK JAMES, bowling saloon, 312 Genesee, h 325 N 
Washington. 

Rogers Miss Annie, dressmaker, bds Hoyt. 

Rohl Frederick, lab, h N ^V'ashington, near E Sag salt works. 

Romp, Frederick, cooper, h 308 N Rockwell. 

ROOT & MIDLER, (A M R & A J M), liquor dealers, 127 N 
Water. 



101 and 103, S. Washington Street, Bliss Block, 2d floor. 



116 EAST SAGINAW DIKECTOKY 



Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 

GROCERIES & PROVISIONS, 

FAMILY SUPPLIES, &c. 

No. S'iS, Genesee^ for. Cass Sts. 

Goods Delivered to any part of the Citj, Free of Charge. 

MACHINE BAKERY 

131 Washington , Comet- Tuscola. 

EAST SACiNAW, MICH. 

Manufacturers of CRACKEES of every description,FANCY 

BREAD, ROLLS, RUSKS and BUNS. FANCY 

PLAIN and ORNAMENTAL CAKES, 

WHITE, GRAHAM, BOSTON 

BROWN, and SHIP 

BREAD. 

AT THE LOWEST MARKET PRICE. 



Parties and Balls furnished at short notice. Steamboats, 
f'essels, tie, supplied. 

A. E. GOODELL, AV. H. RANDOLPH. 

ICTBROWN & JAMES, Attorneys and Land Agents, 



KAST SAGINAW DIRIXTORY. Ill 



ROOT A M, (R & Midler), h 225 S Washington. 

Roper William, stave dealer, 402 Genesee, bds American. 

Rosaland Chirst, lab, h 202 N Rockwell. 

Roseland Charles, clerk, bds 202 N Rockwell. 

Rose D F, himber dealer, 101 Genesee, h 201 8 Jefferson. 

Rose Julius K, h 424 N Washington. 

Ross B B, physician, lOo N Washington, h 523 S Jefferson. 

Roth B, lab, h 112 Cornelia. 

Rouse Jacob, h 217 S Third. 

Rudd Albert, teamster, bds 802 Ijapeer. 

Rudd Anson, farmer, B 802 Lapeer. 

Rudd Bryant, teamster, bds 802 Ijapeer. 

Rulph Ann, (col'd), washer woman, bds 205 William. 

Rump Frederick, cooper, h Johnson. 

Rust A, (J F Rust & Co), h 524 S Jefferson. 

Rust David VV, (J F Rust & Co), bds 524 S Jefferson. 

Rust J F & Co, (J F, D W & A R), lumberman 101 Genesee. 

Rust John F, (J F R & Co), h 323 S Jefferson. 

Russell Elias, yard man Bancroft. 

Rutheford John, lab, h 321 First. 

Ruth Miss Annie, (coFd) washer woman, 107 S Franklin. 

Ryan James, bds 413 Astor. 

Ryan John, lab, h 401 Cornelia. 

Ryan John, ass't bar keeper, Bancroft House. 

Ryan Patrick, plasterer, h 413 Astor. 

Ryan Thomas H, stewart, Bancroft House. 

Rye John, blacksmith, h 121 N Fifth. 

s 

Sager George, lab, h 913 Lapeer. 

Saginaw Valley Bank, B M Fay Pres't, T P Sheldon Cashier, 

101 S Washington. 
Saginaw Valley Com'l School, W R Tillinghast Principal, 101 

Lapeer. 
Saginaw Valley Hotel, L Heston propr, 116 N Water. 
Salspaugh Amos, (col'd), barber, bds 111 Genesee. 
Sanborn Geo C, grocer, h 417 S Jefferson. 
Sanborn J A, (Catlin & S), 122 N Water, res Sag City. 
Sasse Richard, lab, bds 1231 S Water. 
Sauter Philip, cabinet maker, h Clay. 
Saylor Thomas, lumberman, 102 N Washington, bds Everett 

House. 
Schacker Henry, carp, bds 119 N Webster. 
Shacker R, carp, h 217 N Rockwell. 
Schauder Louis, saloon, h 709 Genesee. 
Schlatterer Christopher, lighterman, h 709 German. 



No. 101 and 103 S. Washington St., Bliss Block, 2d floor. 



118 



KAST SAfilNAW DIRKCTOKl. 



WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN 



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No 123, HESS BLOCK, GENESEE STREET, 

EAST SACINAW, MICH. 



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104 Buena Vista Block, Genesee Street, 2d Floor. 

EAST SAGINAW, MICH. 



M. IfllBllEi^A®! 



MANUFACTURER OF AND DEALER IN 




No. 214 South Washington Street. 



All kinds of v\Aork made to order, and 
Cobbling done in the neatest style. 



UNDERWRITER'S AGENCY, New York, 



KAST SAGINAW UIUKCTOIiY. 119 



Sehmelser Nicholas, grocer, h 1113 S Water. 

Schmidt Adolph, shoemaker, h 314 S Webster. 

Schmidt C, brush maker, h 706 James. 

Schmidt Edward, shoemaker, h 314 S Webster. 

Schmitz Michael, cooper, h 925 Lapeer, 

Schmidt John, lab, h 117 N Webster. 

Schmidt John N, lab, h 118 N Warren. 

Schmidt John S, lab, h near E Sap: salt works. 

Schmitz Anthony, (Chas Post & Co, & F J M & Co), h 124 N 
Rockwell. 

Schmitz Christ, lab, h 420 N Fifth. 

Schmitz Ijoren, brush maker, h 1001 Lapeer. 

Schnautz Edward, gunsmith, h 822 Genesee. 

Schnell John (}, propr, Farmers Hotel, 904 Grenesee. 

Schoeb Gabriel, shoemaker, 918 Genesee, h 1012 Johnson. 

SchoU John, lab, h 222 N Third. 

Scholz Otto, clerk, bds Third. 

Schooley M, lab, h 216 William. 

School House, 605 Fitzhugh. 

Schomaker John, blacksmith, bds 210 N Warren. 

Schott i^etei', peddler, bds 401 Johnson. 

Schott Mark, peddler, bds 401 Johnson. 

Schott Samuel, peddler, h 401 Johnson. 

Schotts George, lab, h 1013 Fitzhugh. 

Schouder Philip, carp, h 119 N Clay- 

Schroeder Charles, shoemaker, h 212 S Fifth. 

Schroeder C, shoemaker, h 205 S Pockwell. 

Schroeder Mrs L, h 111 S Third. 

Schramm Charles, lab, h 210 N Cass. 

Schramm Charles, miller, h 210 N Cass. 

Schultz John, blacksmith, 206 N Cass, h 202 N Cass. 

Schupp A, forwarding, 229 N Water. 

Schupp Augustus, grocer, 205 Genesee, h 801 S Washington. 

Schurpen Mrs, h 116 Elm. 

Schwiihn John P, bar keeper, bds 123 S Washington. 

Schwarn Conrad, h 112 N Webster. 

Schwartz Henry. (S & Marskey) h 217 N Washington. 

Schwartz & Marskey, (Henry S & Chas M), furniture, 411 Gene- 
see. 

Schyler John, lab, h 311 James. 

Scott David, lab, h N Water, near Garrison's mill. 

Scott George B, boatman, h 104 Lapeer. 

Scott William, farmer, h 224 N Fourth. 

Seemann Joseph, Printer, bds Bancroft. 

Sears & Carey, (W B S & Carey), surveyors,, 101 Genesee. 

Sears F P & Co, lumbermen, 1131 S Water. 

Sears F P, (F P S & Co), h 216 N Washington. 



101 and 103, S. Washington Street, Bliss Block, 2d floor. 



120 EAST SAfH.VAW DlRKC'TORt. 



D. A. PCTTZBOIffB, 





^%uaauu Mji 



AND SURVEYOR, 

Will Pay Taxes, Buy and Sell for non-resi- 
dents, and take a general supervision 
of Land in Sagina^w Valley. 

Bridgeport Center, Saginaw Co., Micii. 
JOHN A. PENDERQAST, 









All orders for House, Sign and Ornamen- 
tal Painting, Paper Hanging, Graining 
and Glazing promtly attended too. 

No. 105, S. Cass Street, EAST SAGINAW. 

Soap and Candle Manufactory 

WM. OLDS, Proprietor. 

No. 207, S. Franklin Street. EAST SAGINAW. 



A Superior Article of Tallow constantly on 
hand for Mill Machinery. 



DCTBROWN & JAMES, Attorneys and Land Agents, 



EAST SAOIXAW niKKCTOKY. llil 

Sears W B, (S & Carey) h 302 S Washington. 

Seed James, clerk, bds 408 S Warren. 

Seed ]\[rs J C, h 40S S Warren. 

Seeley John, blacksmith, bds 808 Potter. 

Seward Frederick, lab, h 816 German. 

Sewer Fred, lab, bds GOG Lapeer. 

Seymour Alfred, bds 1814 Genesee. 

Seymour Joseph, teamster, h GOT N Franltlin. 

Seymour Martin, carpenter, h 222 N Jefferson. 

Shane Mrs Catharine, 119 S Washington. 

Shane ^1 A, carp & joiner, h 225 James. 

Sharp William F, with Boyd & Booth, 101 Genesee. 

SIIAVV, BULLARD & GO, (C F S & Bullard), wholesale grocera, 

123 & 125 N Water. 
SHAW CHARLES F, (S, Bullard & Co), bds Bancroft House. 
Shaw H L, (T E Doughty & Co), h 510 N Jefferson. 
vShaw Humphrey, stave dealer, G02 S Water, h 003 S Water. 
Shaw J E, lumber dealer, Bds Bancroft. 
SHAW, REYNOLDS & CO, ( S S S, J R & C B C), hardware, 

104 Gene.-ee, & 109 S Water. 
Shea Dennis, lab, bds 1231 S Water. 
Shea Edward, ship carp, h 302 German. 
Sheehan Timothj-, lab, bds 724 N Washington. 
Sheehy P, carp, h near plank road. 
Shefferman John, butcher, bds 711 Genesee. 
Sheldon T P, cashier Sag Valley Bank, h 726 Hoyt. 
Sheridan Thomas, lab, h 201 S Si.xth. 
Sherlock Hugh, ship carp, bds 724 N Washington. 
Sherman George, lab, bds 913 Hoyt. 
Sherman Horace, lab, bds 013 Hoyt. 
Sherman House, John Brimuer, propr, 131 S Water. 
Shirley E A, sawyer, h near Chapin's mill. 
Silsbee H C, furniture, 108 S Water, bds Bancroft Hou.se. 
Simet Michael, lab, h 218 X Fourth. 
Simmons Henry, bar tender, bds Everett House. 
Simmons S, druggist, h 105 N Fourth. 

Skating Park, (L I^ Mason, S Y Haskell & I B Johnson ])ropr's. 
Skinner George, carp, l)ds 323 First. 
Slade Luther, lab, h S Washington, S of the bayou. 
Slater Joseph, saloon, 110 N Jefferson, h same. 
Slayton Miss Elvira, dressmaker, bds Everett House. 
Smalley William, lab, h 312 N Franklin. 
Smalley William, teamster, h 405 N Warren. 
Smith Alfred, stage driver, bds Sag Valley House. 
Smith A R, engineer, h 601 N Fourth. 
Smith Charles H & Co, boots & shoes, IIG S Water. 
Smith Charles H, (C H S & Co), h 112 Hayde^. 



101 and 103, S. Washington Street, Bliss Block, 2d floor. 

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122 EAST SAGIXAW niRlOCTOUT. 



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The undersigned having, at great expense, 
fitted up two 

f tmsf m,Am 4i.xE¥'S 

In Moses Hess' building, 312 G-enesee St., 

Would respectfully solicit the patronage 
of the public. This game is cosidnered 
a most hea' thy and beneficial amusement, 
and those visiting our Alley will meet 
with gentlemanly treatment and low 
charges. 

JAMES RODERICK. 

East Saginaw, May 1, 1866. 

HALL & JAMES, General Insurance Agents, 



EAST SAGINAW DIKECTORT. 123 



Smith Charles, printer, bds 505 N Webster. 

Smith Charles, moulder, h 1218 Mason. 

Smith Cornelius, mouldei', h 1218 Mason. 

SMITH & CKOUSE, (M G S & GeoH C), proprs Everett House, 

219 Genesee. 
Smith B, engineer, h 302 Elm. 

Smith Edmund B, salt manuf, h 1032 S Washington. 
Smith Henrv A, dentist, 325 Genesee, h saiue. 
SMITH IRVING M, (Webber & S). bds Bancroft House. 
Smith James, teamster, bds 122 N Franklin. 
Smith .Tames M, teamster, h 1408 Genesee. 
Smith J M, lawyer, bds Bancroft. 
Smith John H, harness maker, h 217 S Rockwell. 
vSmith Joseph, caulker, h 122 N Cass. 
Smith Joseph, ship carp, h 421 N Webster. 
Smith Martin, capt, h 512 N Water. 
SMITH M G, (S & Grouse), Everett House. 
Smith Miss Jennie, bds Bancroft. 
Smith Mrs E A, h 505 N Webster. 
Smith Peter, lab, bds 401 Millard. 
Smith Robert T, sawyer, h 419 Second. 
Smith William D, teamster, h 319 S Cherry. 
Smith Wm E, saloon, 112 N Franklin, h same. 
Smith William, teamster, bds 122 N Franklin. 
Snyder Luther, engineer, h 509 Millard. 
Solomon C, butcher, h 220 N Warren. 
Sommar John, bds 501 James. 
Sommar Joseph, lab, h 501 James. 
Sondok John, lab, h 941 Lapeer. 
Sonner Isidor, carp, h 1009 Lapeer. 
Sopulthess Casper, lab, h 904 Carroll. 
Southwick Bronson, clerk, bds 41G ]\ Franklin. 
SOUTH WICK WM H, (Ward & S) Ass't U S Assessor, h 

416 N FrankHn. 
Sovay F S, boarding house,, 201 S Water. 

Soyer George, ale & liquors, 104 N Washington, h 715 S War- 
ren. 
Spangler Fleming, artisian w^ell borer, h 302 N Washington. 
Spencer C C, clerk, bds 229 8 Washington. 
Spencer J A, carp, bds 309 S Washington. 
Spencer M B, lab, h 310 S Warren. 
SPENCER & NEWCOMBE, )T B S & Geo K N), sash and 

blind manufy, 206 N Jefferson. 
SPENCER THOMAS B, (S & Newcombe), h 229 S Washing- 
ton. 
Spinney A B, physician, 325 Genesee, h 301 Cherry. 
Spring Frank, lab, h 709 Maple. 



No. 101 and 103 S. Washington St., Bliss Block, 2d floor. 



124 EA8T SACHN.VW DIKFX'TOUV 



C. TD. BLISS &c CO., 

%\\(\m ^ €m\\m5m Itltrf Ijiiiits. 

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Grouse Block, N, Washington. 

{The oldest establifthed Auction House in Northern 3fichigfin.) 
Consignments of Dry Goods, Clothino^, Books, Furniture, 
Yankee Notions, &c., respectfully solicited. Sales at- 
tended to in any part of the County or Valley. 

^g=A General Stock of FLTRNlTrRE constantly on li.ma. 



i. W. WIQiGI 

LAND AND TAX AGENT, 

Office, No. 107, Genesee .Street, opposite Irving lUiU, 

EAST SAGINAW, MICH. 



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ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

These Nurseries are the most extensive in- the United 
States covering over 500 Acres, embracing the cultivation 
of all desirable IlARDr Fruits, Ornamental Shrubs, Roses, 
Evergreens, Plants, etc., etc. 

Orders Received hj HENHY PLESSNER, ^'^'jent. 
No. 125, North Water Street. 



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KAST SAGINAW DIKKCTOUY. 125 

Spring Mrs SI, li 504 8 Water. 

St Mary Abram, shoemaker, h 211 Millavd. 

St Mary Joseph, lab, h "ill Millard. 

St Nicholas Restaurant, (Casey, F Cx & Co), proprs, basement 

Bliss Block. 
Stauber Jacob, saloon, 117 S Water, h same. 
Starker D F, clerk, bds 801 S Water. 
Starkweather Edward 0, engineei', h G08 S Washington. 
Statts William, engineer, h 206 N Fifth. 
Steamon Mrs Nancy, h 217 Elm. 
Stearns Mrs C E, school teacher, bds 103 Wells. 
Stearns Wm H, Marble dealer, 107 S Cass, h 211 N Warren. 
Stecker Geo, gardner Bancroft House. 
Steckert George, farmer, h N Washington. 
Steckert Jacob, propr Steckert's Hotel, 12:-) N Wa.shington. 
Steckert's Hotel, Jacob Steckert pi-opr, 12)1 N Washington. 
Steele Henry S, li Gl!» Maple. 

STEELE TilOMAS, boiler maker, 112 Mason, ii 102 Maple. 
Steinman Charles, shoemaker, bds Genesee. 
Steinhagen Christopher, clerk, h 107 S Webster. 
Stevens John, baggageman F & T M R R, h 604 N Washington. 
STEVENS J R, (S. Pool & Co), bds 112 N Washington. 
STEVENS J S & Co, City flouring mills, 808 Genesee. 
STEVENS J S, (J 8 Stevens & Co), bds Bancroft. 
Stevens M C, boarding house, 112 N Washington. 
STEVENS POOL & Co, (J K S, B F P & J L B), dry goods, 

207 Genesee. 
Steve John, lab, h 201 S Clay. 
Stever C, bds 608 Thompson. 

Stever Charles B, propr American Hotel, 118 N Cass. 
Scever R- T, (Tucker & S), h 608 Thompson. 
Stewart Alexander, lab, h 611 N Washington 
Stewart John N, Capt pi'opeller Star, h 5io Thompson. 
Stewart 0, saloon, o((2 Potter, h same. 
STINSON JAMES, (Aikin & S) h 601 Thompson. 
Stirks Simon, sailor, bds 1555 Genesee. 
Stocklayer Henry, lab, h 620 Maple. 
Stoddard Fred A, (S & Hallock), bds Bancroft. 
STODDARD & HALLOCK, clothing, 109 N Washington. 
Stoddard Samuel, ma.son, h 625 Miller. 
Stolz Frederick, butcher, h 210 N Warren. 
Stolz John, butcher, h 210 N Warren. 
Storch John, h 108 S Clay. 
Storch L, shoemaker, h S Washington, back of Sutton's salt 

works. 
Storrs L C & Co, grocers, 106 S Water. 
Storrs L C, (L C S & Co), h 231 S AN^ater. 



No. 101 and 103 S. Washington St., Bliss Block, 2cl floor. 



12(5 KVST SAGIXAW DiRKCTORV. 

Story Frank, carp, bds 316 N Franklin. 

.*^tover Hiram H, foreman saw mill, li 425 S Warren. 

►Stra.sbvu'g- August, propr Washington Hotel, 103 S Warren. 

Straw Charles, clerk, bds S Washington. 

8turtevant Ethan A, (Button & S), bils 523 S Jetferson. 

Sturtevant & Button, (E A S & VV H B), lawyers, 325 Genesee. 

8tyler A, conductor E Saa; S Eailway, bds 720 N Franklin. 

Sullivan David, lab, h S Washington, S of the grove. 

Summerfield Charles, clerk, bds St Nicholas saloon. 

Sommers John, fireman, h 113 S Rockwell. 

Sumner Christ, lab, h 306 N Fourth. 

Sunberry ('harles, lab, h 218 N Cass. 

Sutherland George, lab, h 518 N Webster. 

Sutton P A, h 301 Lapeer. 

Sweeney M, blacksmith, h 402 N Fourth. 

Sweeny William, (col'd) barber, bds 111 Genesee. 

Schwenk George, carp, h 805 William. 

Sweet James, carp & joiner, bds S Washington. 

Sweet W T, lumberman, h 514 N Jetferson. 

Swift John, sasii & blind maker, h 304 N Cass. 

Swilling Charles C, (S & Engle), h 125 Lapeer. 

Swilling & Co, (Chas S & G H Engle), saloon,) 125 Lapeer. 

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Talbot Richard, contractor, h 224 S Webster. 

TAPPEN R J, (J R Livingston & Co), bds Bancroft. 

Tarter Peter, tailor, h 401 Johnson. 

Taylor A, h 401 S Warren. 

Taylor Alonzo, cooper, h 602 William. 

Taylor Col J R, (J R T & Co,), h 707 S Wa.shington. 

Taylor, J 11 & Co. real estate brokers & auctioneers, 103 S Wasli- 
iugton. 

Taylor L, cooper, l)ds 403 Fitzhugh. 

Teakle Josei)h, stove dealer, 225 S Washington, h 001 Thomp- 
son. 

Tebo Christopher, foreman, G C Warner & ('o, h 3>01 Mason. 

Techenten Charles, drayman, h 606 Lapeer. 

Temoster John^ lab, h 213 N Rockwell. 

Ten Eyck C & E shingle and stave manufy, 705 N Water. 

Ten Eyck Charles, (C & E Ten Eyck), h 1111 S Washington. 

Ten Evck Egbert (C & E T), bds 624 Fitzhugh. 

Thede^Marcus, blacksmith, h 120 S Fourth. 

Thieme Franz lab, h 802 Millard, 

Tholl John N, meat market, 311 Genesee, h 711 Genesee. 

Thomas John, lab, h 103 S Third. 

Thomas Robert, (col'd) waiter Bancroft. 

Thomas Sampson W, lab, h 611 Millard. 



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THOMPSON B M, (T & Flanders,) h 710 Hoyt. 

Thompson Edward, lab, h 811 S Water. 

THOMPSON & FLANDERS, lawyers, 20-1 Genesee. 

Thompson Frank, lab, bds 720 N Franklin. 

Thompson George, teamster, li G21 S Webster. 

Thompson John, physician, 116 N Washington, h N Jetferson. 

Thompson Orange S, snpt plank road, h 50-4 N Franklin. 

Throop John, mason, h 42o N Third. 

Tisdalo Freeman, carp, bds Monitor Flouse. 

Tibbitts George W, clerk, F & P M P E, bds 423 X Washing- 
ton. 

Tisdale L W, agt American Express Co, 116 8 Washington, h 
308 N Jefferson. 

Topping & Hosmer, (0 T & J J II), produce dealers, 202 N 
Water. 

Topping Orlando, (T & Hosmer) bds Steckert's Hotel. 

Topping William, cai'p, h 219 N Sixth. 

Torrey Mrs A, h 12' S Jefferson. 

Town & Harnev, (S R T & G H) saloon, 102 N Washington. 

Town S R {T& Harney) 102 N Washington. 

Town Richai'd S, bartender, 102 N Washington. 

Townsend Charles, lumberman, h 323 N Jefferson. 

Travedic Henry, sash & door maker, bds 610 S Warren. 

Ti-avedic Richard; lab, h 610 S Warren. 

Travers John, shoemaker, h 108 S Fifth. 

Trippe S, ship builder, bds Everett House. 

'J'ucker & Steaver, (T T & R T S) Exchange billiard rooms & 
saloon 113 Genesee. 

Tucker Thompson, (T & Stever), h 216 Hoyt. 

Teufel Frederick, cooper, 505 N Jefferson. 

Tuhy Martin, carp, h 415 Astor. 

Turner S W, physician, 202 N Water, h3lO N Franklin. 

Twaits James W' . lumber inspector, h 618 S Jeflerson. 

Tyler A W, boarding house, 424 Johnson. 

Tyler J, (Barclay & Tvler) bds Everett House. 

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Ufer Charles, carver & joiner, h 113 N Jefferson. 
Union Dining Saloon, Town & Harney propr's, 102 N Washing- 
ton, 
Union School, 120 S Clay. 

Uppendahl Frederick, shoemaker, 108 N Cass, h same. 
U S Custom House, H Joslin deputy collector, 101 Genesee. 

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Valentine Henry D, lab, h 1307 S Water. 
Valentine J C, book keeper, h 611 S Webster. 

Hall & James, Ag'ts, 101 and 102, S. Wash, st.. Bliss Block, 



T28 EAST SA(iINA\V DlHIX'TOJiY. 

I A'alley Benjamin, teanistoi-, h llil Cornt'lia. 
Valley Charles, lab, h 117 Cornelia. 
Valley Citv Steam Fire Engine, Jesse A lUu-dofk, I'eroman 'i<ir> 

N Water. 
Valley Frank, teamster, li 11 '25 S Warren. 
Van iSuskirk ]\[elvin, lab, bds 40:-5 Fitzhugh. 
Vanderhonf William C, sash & door maker, 101) S Franklin. 
Van Duren A, physician, H'ir) Genesee, h !^'24 Johnson. 
Van Norman John D, h 111 N Clay. 
Van Norman Mrs E, h 208 German. 
Van Norman E, lab, bds. 111 N Clay. 
Vanwert Mrs M, tailoress, h 510 Hayden. 
Van Wray, G V \V, toll house, 1 024 Genesee, h same. 
Varey Thomas V, carp, h 220 N Sixth. 
Vassar & Sanilac plank I'oad (Jo, J L Ketohum Trea.s, M L Cfage 

supt 113 S Water. 
Vaughn A S, dry goods, 107 N Water, bds liancroft House. 
Volusin Bude, carp, h 21G Emerson. 
Von Daniels Charles, physician, 125 N Warren, h same. 
Von Daniels Ernest, bds 125 N Warren. 
Voorheis J E, builder, h S Washington, S of grove. 
Vrets R B, engineer, bds N Washington, near E Sag salt works. 

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\\'ADSW()ETH ^: Co. druggists, :{17 Genesee. 

WadsworthOrry H, (Wadsworth & Co) h 202 S Jefferson. 

Wagner G, fisherman, bds 21 S N Third. 

Wagener John, lab, h 110 S \A'ebster. 

Wagener William, fisherman, h 218 N Third. 

Wainwright John & < 'o, produce commission merchants, (i23 N 

Water. 
Wainwright John, (W & Co), h 817 Emerson. 
Wakefield Levi S, steam boat carp, h 302 Lapeer. 
Walker William, h 318 S Webster. 

Wallace Hugh, harness maker, 302 Genesee, h (123 Tloyt. 
Wallace John, lab, bds 110 N Jefferson. 
Wallace John, lab, bds 122 N Jetfersou. 
Waller Henry, carp & joiner, h 402 Wells. 
Walsh Patrick, lab, h 124 Cornelia. 
Walsh Thomas H, bds Everett House. 
Waltz Charles, brewer, h 816 8 Washington. 
Walz Daniel, lab, h 1013 Jjapeer. 
Ward John, coat room clerk, Bancroft House. 
Ward Patrick, lab, h 022 Johnson. 
WAED & SOUTHWIClv, (Wm Ward .t W H S)t.,bacco, cigars 

and leather belting, 107 Genesee. 



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WARD VVM, (W & Southwick), h 408 S Waslimgton. 

Wardell James, ship carp, ii 8'27 S Washington" 

Wardell Mrs Matilda, drssemaker, h 827 S Washington. 

Warner George C & Co, (Geo C W, & W H W & L H F) lum- 
berman, 80lJ S Water. 

Warner George C, (G C W & Co), h G02 S Washington. 

AVarner W H, (G C W & Co), h 506 S Washington. 

Washington Hotel, (August Strasburg, propr), 103 S Warren. 

Wasserman Christopher, tailor bds Chestnut. 

Wasserman Frederick, second hand clothing, 10-1 N Cass, h 
Chestnut. 

Watson G H, gas fitter, (G Bridgeman & Co) h Genesee. 

Watson James, carp & joiner, h 209 S Sixth. 

Watson Seymour, lumberman, bds Everett House. 

Watson S & Co, millinery & dress-making, 209 Genesee. 

Watz Chas, lab, h S Washington. 

Watz Constantine, h 113 N third. 

Way Richard, iron forger, h 219 S Washington. 

Wear John, lab, h 216 N Franklin. 

Weaver Ellis, lumberman, h 215 Hoyt. 

WEAVER JAMES A, (Weaver & Wilkin) h 306 S Washing- 
ton. 

WEAVER & WILKIN, (J A W & F G W), boots & shoes. 108 
Genesee. 

Webber Carl, shoemaker, h 805 Genesee. 

Webber Christian, bds 805 Genesee. 

Webber James S, h 109 S Jefferson. 

WEBBER & SMITH, (W L W & I M S), lawyers 102 N 
Washington. 

WEBBER WILLIAM L, (W & Smith), h 230 N Washington. 

Wegst Adam, cooper, h 311 N Third. 

WEIDEMANN ROBERT H, lumberman. 101 Genesee, h 723 
S Washington. 

Weiucke Andrew, harness maker, bds 707 Genesee. 

Weincke John, harness maker, 707 Genesee, h same. 

Weiss Charles E, (Moye, H & W), h 306 S Webster. 

Weist Joseph A, h 102 N Fourth. 

Weitenmeller Richard, lab, h 844 Lapeer. 

Wells S, cooper, h 403 Fitzhugh. ' H 

Wells Simon, saloon, 112 N Jeiferson, h same. 

Welms Frederick, lab, h 224 N Franklin. 

Welsh David, (W Wright & Co), bds 523 N Franklin. 

Welsh James, lab, h N Washington, near E Sag salt works. 

Welsh Thomas, (W Wright & Co), bds 523 N Franklin. 

Welsh Wright & Co, (D & T W, & F W) grocers, 606 N Wash- 
ington. 

Welton F E, clerk American Express Co, bds American Hotel. 



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OJfice in Arcade Klock, Cornet' of WasUimjton and Gunesce Sfrrets . 



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Wenks Joseph, clerk, bds 1320 Genesee, h same. 

Wenks Louis, 2;rocery, 1320 Genesee, h same. 

Wentz John, lab, bds 218 N Third. 

Wermer William,, saloon, 405 and 407 Lapeer. 

Werschky Gustavus, cabinet maker, h 207 S Clav. 

WESLEY CHAELES T, clerk, bds Bancroft House. 

WESLEY G W, propr Bancroft House, 118 Genesee, corner 

Washington. 
Western Union Telegraph Co, A Ferguson manager, 103 S 

Washington. 
West Albert, (col'd), cook, Bancroft House. 
West Alfred, cook, h 207 N Jefferson. 
West Alonzo, (col'd) waiter Bancroft Houie. 
West G J, boarding house, 309 S Washington. 
West John, (J W & Co), h 420 S Warren. 
West Richard, butcher, h 318 S Washington. 
West William C, butcher, bds 402 S Warren. 
West William, lab, h 608 Potter. 
Wetz Charles, lab, h 221 N Fourth. 
WHALEN FjF, (W & Son,.) bds 617 Hoyt. 
WHALEN J C, (W & Son), h 617 Hoyt. 

WHALEN & SON, (J C & F F W), grocers, 222 S Washington. 
Whealmaker H, moulder, h 825 Carroll. 
Wheaton Henry, carp, h 602 S Warren. 
Wheeler C, ship carp, h 408 N Warren. 
Wheeler & Herring-, lawyers, 101 Genesee. 
Wheeler John J, (W & Herring), h 624 Fitzhugh. 
Wheeler M M, physician, 127 N Washington, bds Everett House 
WHIPPLE P, dentist, 101 Genesee, H 115 S Jefferson 
AVHTTE CHAELES H, (Barnum & W), bds Bancroft House. 
^Vhite E B, driver American Express wagon, bds American 

Hotel. 
White I H, saloon 502 S Water, h same. 
White Orlando, Printer, bds Franklin. 
White E ^Y, contractor, h 109 N Clay. 
WHITING L C, dentist, 104 Genesee, h 320 S Webster. 
Whiting Nelson, painter, bds American Hotel. 
AVhitman Geo B, lumber dealer, 104 N Washington. 
Whitney Silas, express messenger, h 412 S Jefferson. 
Whitney Wm A, Printer, bds Everett House. 
Whitney Wm F, lumberman, bds Bancroft. 
Whittier J A, lumberman, h 220 N Water. 
Whitz Jacob, lab, h 1120 Tuscola. 
WICKES BEOTHEES, (H D & E N W,) propr's Commercial 

iron works, 524 N Water. 
WICKES C T. book keeper bds 512 N Water. 
WICKES E N (Wickes Bros), bds 512 N Water. 



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AVICKS H D (Wicks Bros), h 312 N Jefferson. 
WICKLEIN HENRY W, (Frev & Co), bds Everett House. 
WIGGINS & CLARK, (Geo B W & H D C), mercliant tcailors, 

110 S Franklin. 
AVIGGINS EDWARD W, real estate agt. 107 Genesee, li 1 125 S 

Jefterson. 
Wigffins Geo B. lumberman, bds Everett House. 
Wightinan B H, engineei-, h near east Sag salt works. 
Wight H, book keeper Merchants' Nat'l Bank h 418 N Water. 
AVight John A, carp, h GOl James. 
Wilcox George Franklin, engineer, h 1307 S Water. 
Wilcox Geo W, engineer, h 1307 S Water. 
Wilcox Wm Charles, bds 1307 S Water. 
Wildman Frederick S, supt Bufialo salt Co, h 301 Lapeer. 
Wildman Henry, boiler maker, h 112 Cornelia. 
Wildman Robert, farmer, h 112 Cornelia. 
Wilkes Elias, mason, h 1504 Genesee. 
WILKIN FRANK G, merchant tailor, (W & Mack),10o Genesee 

bds 306 S Washington. 
WILKIN & MACK, (Frank G W & James M), hats, caps and 

furs, 108 Genesee. 
Wilkinson Anthony M, bar tender, bds 025 N Franklin. 
Willard J C, (Nagle & WiUard), h 316 N Franklin. 
Willard James, machinist. 
Williams Harvey, fisherman, h 723 S Water. 
Williams Henry, engineer, h N Washington, near E Sag salt 

works. 
Williams John, lumberman, bds 303 Hoyt. 
Williams Robert N, conductor, h 425 N Jefferson. 
Williamson John, mason, h 212 Millard. 
Willis William, lumberman, h 1555 Genesee. 
Wilson R N, baggageman, h N Jefferson. 
Windman Robert, boiler maker, bds Maple. 
Winfrey Thomas, (col'd), drayman, h 302 N Warren. 
Wing Harvey, waiter, bds 102 N Washington. 
Winkler John, drayman h 113 N Webster. 
Wina Isaac L, carp, bds 504 Lapeer. 
Wisner C W, (W & Dillingham), h 614 Thompson. 
Wisner & Dillingham, lawyers, 102 N Washington. 
Withelm Solomon, brewer, h 317 S Warren. 
Wlprt Frederick, carriage maker, h 105 S Clay. 
Witz John, lab, h East of N Sixth, near Tuscola. 
Witz R, lab, h 1401 Tuscola. 
Wolhforth Henry, machinest, h Lapeer. 
AVolke John H, lab, E Sag salt works. 
Wood A B, h 216 N Washington. 
WoodRichard, messenger, WU Telegraph Co,bds Everett House. 

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Woodard Francis H, engineer, h 603 Third. 
Woodruff Albert, machinist, bds 324 Aster. 
Woodruff Heni'v, h 503 S Jefferson. 
Woodruff H H,-bds 503 S Jefferson. 

Wray John, salt boiler, h N Washington, near E Sag salt works. 
W^rege Charles, carp, h 101 S Eockwell. 
Wvege Fritz, carp, h 122 N Clay. 
Wree:e John, carp, h 101 S Rockwell. 
Wron Richard, h N Washington. 
Wright Archibald, baker, bds 123 N Washington. 
Wright E B, groceries & provisions, 204 N Water, b 425 John- 
son. 
W^right F, (Welsh, W, & Co), h 523 N Franklin. 
Wurtz B F, clerk, bds 931 Lapeer. 
Wurtz E \V, lab, city mills, h 931 I^apeer. 
Wurtz George, brewer, bds S Washington, in the grove. 
Wurtz John, lab, bds 931 Lapeer. 
Wyckoff John, turner, h 1013 S W^ashington. 
Wylie James M, carp, h 408 N Fourth. 
Wylie Robert, carp, h 408 N Fourth. 
Wylie William, carp, bds 408 N Fourth. 



Yager John, lab, h 1802 Johnson. 

Yawkey, S W, commission lumber dealer, 102 Genesee, h 708 

S Washington. 
YAWKEY, W C, commission lumber dealer 701 Genesee, bds 

112 N Washington. 
Yeager Henry, lab, bds 110 N Jefferson. 
Yonkey William, clerk, bds 109 La])eer. 

York B H, salt manuf, (Flagler & Y), h 1102 S Washington. 
Yorke Marcus, blacksmith, bds 316 N Franklin. 
Yorkey Philip, teamster, h 117 S Rockwell. 
Youst Anthony, shoemaker, h east end Tuscola. 
Yungmann Herman, barber, 319 Genesee, h 306 S Clay. 



Zarnko Frederick, lab, h 309 N Fifth. 

Zeim Augustus, carp, bds, 324 N Sixth. 

Zeigea Casper, tailor, bds I^apeer. 

Ziegner Frederick, brewer, h 117 S Webster. 

ZIMMERMAN \VM & CO, liquor dealers, 211 N Water. 

ZIMMERMAN WM, (Wm Z & Co) h 307 James. 

Zwerke A, clerk, bds 223 N Webster. 

Zwerk John, carriage maker, h 123 N Webster. 

Zwerk W^illiam, clerk, bds 123 N W^ebster. 



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Fire and Marine Department. 

Home Insurance Company, Fire and Marine, - $3,750,000 
Metropolitan, " '' 1,650,000 

Arctic '• " 600,000 

Corn Exchange, " " 450,000 

Adriatic, " Fire 400,000 

Lorillard, " " 1,400,000 

OIF" IsTE^^AT YOE-K: city 
Hartford Insm-ance Company, Fire, 1,600,000 

Cleveland Insurance Company, Fire and Marine, 500,000 



Life Department. 

Mutual Life Ins. Compan_y,of New York, 15,000,000 

Universal Life Ins. Co., " 200,000 



Accident Department. 

Travelers' Insurance Company, Hartford Conn., 500,000 
Accident Insurance Co., of Columbus, Ohio, 1,000,000 
Policies issued and Losses promptly adjusted and paid 
at this office. 

M. H. GALLAHER, 

Agent and Adjuster. 

DITBROWN & JAMES, Attorneys and Land Agents, 



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OFFICE. 135 BROADW^AY. 

S^he under 8^^7^&d' ta^Jce pleasure in 
preseTvling tlie 7isua2 Se7ni=(^7i7vua2 State^ 
wbent^ f?"07n 7^Aie7i it ayppecvrs thoyt notvjitJ?y^ 
siOyTidiny^ tJie fiery trial of tJie past j/car, 
JAorinq wMeh tJve 0O7npa7vi/ Jias paid losses to 
tJve amoic7vt of $1,637,852 36, witJwiit omitting tJve 
usual se7}ii=ra/nrbual divide^ids^ ^^ SI lie Sli^orne^ ^' 
wit7v its capital of Two Millions i7^taet^ a/id a 
net surplus of $1,444,957 90, continues to offer^ to 
all who seeJo Eeliable Insurance, indAlce7ne7^ts sior=r 
passed ly 7^o otJier 0o7npany. 

OHAS. J. MARTIN, Pres't. 

A. F. WILLMARTH, Vice-President. 



JOHN McGEE, Sec'y. 

J. H. WASHBURN, Ass't-Sec'y. 



M. H. CALLAHER, Agent, 

East Saginaw, Mich. 

JOHN DRAKE, Agent, 

Bay City, Mich. 

A. S. CAYLORD, Agent, 

Saginaw City, Mich. 



.TDIK.EOTOI^S. 



GEO. C. COLLINS of Geo. C. CoUins <fe Co. 

DANFORD N. BARNEY Pres. of Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express. 

LUCIUS HOPKINS of Hopkins, Dwiglit & Trowbridge. 

THOMAS MESSENGER of T. & H. Messenger. 

WILLIAM H. MELLEN late Claflin, Mellen A Co. 

HOMER MORGAN 

LEVI P. STONE late Stone, Starr & Co. 

JAMES HUMPHREY late Barney, Humphrey & Butler. 

GEO. PEARCE of Geo. Pearce & Co. 

WARD A. "WORK of Ward A. Work ife Sou. 

JAMES LOW of Low, Harriman & Durfee. 

ISAAC H. FROTHINGHAM President Union Trust Company. 

CHARLES A. BULKLEY of Bulkley & Co. 

GEO. D. MORGAN. ... late of E. D. Morgan & Co. 

OLIVER E. WOOD of 0. E. Wood & Co. 

ALFRED S. BARNES of A. S. Barnes & Co. 

GEORGE BLISS of George Bliss & Co. 

ROELOCKWOOD late R. Lockwood <fe Son. 

LEVI P. MORTON of L. P. Morton & Co. 

CURTIS NOBLE of Noble & Douglass. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON of J. C. Howe & Co., Boston. 

CHARLES P. BALDWIN of Baldwin, Starr & Co. 

AMOS T. DWIGHT of Hopkins, Dwight & Trowbridge. 

HENRY A. HURLBUT late Swift, Hurlbut & Co. 

JESSE HOYT of Jesse Hoyt & Co. 

WILLIAM STURGIS late Sturgis, Shaw & Co. 

JOHN R. FORD late Ford Rubber Co. 

GEORGE T. STEDMAN of Stedman, Carlisle <fe Shaw.Cincinnati 

SIDNEY MASON . late Mason & Thompson. 

DAVID I. BOYD. of Boyd, Brothers & Co., Albany. 

CHARLES J. MARTIN President. 

ARTHUR F. WILLM ARTH Vice-President. 

F. H. COSSITT of Cossitt, Hill & Co., Memphis. 

WILLIAM R. FOSDICK President St. Nicholas National Bank. 

LEWIS ROBERTS of L, Roberts & Co. 

S. B. CALDWELL of CaldweU & Morris. 

A. J. WILLS. of Thomson & Wills. 

WM. H. TOWNSEND of Henrys, Smith & Townsend. 

WILLIAM CLAFLIN of Wm. Claflin & Co., Boston. 

P. C. VAN SCHAICK of Van Schaick & Edwards. 

THOMAS T. BUCKLEY of Buckley. Sheldon & Co. 

JAMES S. STURGES of Sturges A Co. 

OLIVER S. CARTER of Carter & Hawley. 

HENRY M. TABER of C. C. A H. M. Tober. 



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OFFICE, No. 135 BROADWAY. 



CA^SH CA.FITAL., - - - - S3,000,000 OO 
.A.SSETS, 1st January, 1866, - 3,598,674 1-3L 

LIABILITIES, ----- 153,'r<t6 24 



ABSTRACT OF THE 

TWENTY-FIFTH SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT, 

ShowiD>! the coiitlitioa of tiie Company od the 1st day of Jan. 1866. 

-A.S SETS- 

Cash, Balance in Bank $50,744 49 

Bonds and Mortgages, being first lien on Real Estate 1,196,892 50 

Loans on Stocks, payable on demand 97,392 08 

United States Stocks, (market value) 1,350,834 00 

State and Municipal Stocks and Bonds, (market value) .... 405,425 00 

Bank Stocks, (market value,) 113,550 00 

Interest due on 1st January, 1866 27,431 16 

Balance in hands of Agents and in course of transmission . 173,010 51 

Bills Receivable, (for Premiums on Inland Risks, <fec.,). . . . 43,153 45 

Government Stamps on hand 110 00 

Other Property, Miscellaneous Items 13,505 13 

Premiums due and uncollected on Policies issued at Office ) ao-ia-i oo 

(Fire, Inland and Marine) S ' 

Steamer Magnet and Wrecking Apparatus 83,483 94 

Total, $3,598,674 14 

I.I-A.BIX.ITIES- 

Claims for Losses Outstanding on 1st January, 1866 152,946 24 

Due Stockholders on account Dividend 800 00 

CHAS. J. MARTIN, President. 

A. F. WILLMARTH, Vice-President. 

JOHN McGEE, Secretary. 

J. H. WASHBURN, Ass't-Secretary. 

D. A. HEALD, General Agent. 



BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 



Agents Insurance. 

ALLAE.DT M H, 112 Genesee. 
BEOWN, HALL, & JAMES, 108 8 Washiugton. 
BROWNE WILL, 102 Genesee. 
GALLAHEE M H, 103 S Washington. 
Holmes Charles A, 103 N Washington. 
PEEKINS & FOX, 103 Genesee. 

Artists, Ambrotype & Pliotograpli. 

GOODEIDGE BEOTHEES, 104 N Washington. 
Randall James T. 325 Genesee. 
Roberts William, 108 N Washington 

Auction & Commission Merchants. 

BLISS C D & Co, lOG N Washington. 

Architects & Builders. 

Dietz William G, cor Cass & German. 
GERMAIN THOMAS, 411 Tuscola. 
McEachron P, 117 S Cass. 
]\[cFarlin John H, 116 N Jeflferson. 
Moross (^olumbus V, 607 Lapeer. 

Bakers & Confectioners. 

Beckbissinger John, 124 N Jeffersoi;. 
Broughton John, 129 S Washington. 
GOODELL A E & Co, 131 N Washington. 
Ivrekow William, 107 Lapeer. 
Mann Frederick, 402 Potter. 
Meidlain John, 124 N Franklin. 

Banks and Bankers. 

First National Bank, 114 S Washington. 
Merchants' National Bank, 114 Genesee. 
Robinson C K <& Co, 204 Genesee, cor Washington. 
Saginaw Valley Bank, 101 S Washiugton. 

101 and 103, S. Washington Street, Bliss Block, 2d floor. 

at 



138 KAST SAGINAW DIKECTOUY. 

Barbers & Hairdressers 

Clay & Lester, 112 Genei?ee. 
lleyuo Abraham, 111 Genesee. 
IJevno J;Ouis, Everett House. 
Yungmanu Herman, 319 Genesee. 

Blacksmiths 

Clark A E & J, 115 German. 
Birdsall Albert, 320 Genesee, 
Burtch E, 624 N Water. 
Hay Georp,-e, 210 Tuscola. 
KOEHLEE F A, 112 Tuscola. 
Eandall & Son, 109 Mason. 
Schultz John, 20G N Cass. 

Book Binders 

EEEY ALBERT H, 213 Genesee. 

Booksellers & Stationers. 

Doughty T E & Co, 110 Genesee. 
FREY & Co, 213 Genesee. 
LEWIS G F, 103 S Washington. 

Boots &0 Shoes- 

Baum Martin 401 Genesee. 

LENHEIM & IDDINGS, 211 Genesee. 

NIEDERSTADT A E, 214 S Washington. 

Schoch Gabriel, 91G Genesee. 

SMITH CHARLES H & Co, 1145 S Water. 

WEAVER & WILKIN, 108 Genesee. 

Butchers. 

Barclay & Tyler, 804 Genesee. 
Baum Adam, 524 Genesee. 
Bickel George, 123 Lapeer. 
Hubert Frederick, 114 N Washington. 
Klumpp Gottlieb, 101 Lapeer. 
Moye, Hidecker & Wiess, G25 Hoyt. 
Neal W J, 624 N Washington. 
Tholl John M, 311 Genesee. 
West J & Co, 127 S Washington. 

Carriage Manufacturers- 
Baker James 320 Genesee. 
Cameron James G, 206 & 208 N Franklin. 
Nelty & Page, 207 Tuscola. 



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EAST SAGINAW DIliECTORY. 139 



Civil Engineers & Surveyors- 

(xoddai'd Ezra, 101 Genesee. 
Sears & Carey 101 Genesee. 

Cigars & Tobacco Manufacturers & Dealers 

ALLAEDT M H, 112 Genesee. 

Killian Charles, 407 Genesee. 

WAED & SOUTH WICK, 107 Genesee. 

Clothing— Manufacturers & Dealers- 

Blier Solomon, Vl'd S Washington. 

Duncan H E, 108 N Water. 

GEAY WILLIAM N, 121 Genesee. 

Fleinlien Henry, 409 Genesee. 

KOCH MOSES, 128 Genesee. 

MAEKS HENEY, 111 S Water & llo Genesee. 

MAUTNEE S & A, 204 Genesee. 

Mercer J C, HON Water. 

Stoddard & Hallock, 109 N Washington. 

WIGGINS & CLAEK, 110 S Franklin. 

WILKIN FEANK G, 105 Genesee. 

Crockery, Cliina and G-lass Ware. 

AIKIN & STINSON, 209 Genesee. 
ELLIOTT & HAEEISON 114 S Water. 

Dentists. 

SMITH HENEY A. 325 Genesee. 
WHIPPLE P, 101 Genesee. 
WHITING L C. 104 Genesee. 

Drugs and Medicines— Dealers in. 

Bissell Albert G, 109 Genesee. 
DUNK ALFEEI) A, 201 Genesee. , 
Frizelle Brothers 119 Genesee. 
Melchers Henry, 102 N Jefferson. 
WADSWOETH & CO, 317 Genesee. 

Dry Goods— Dealers in- 

BAEIK WILLIAM, 203 Genesee. 

Bliss, Janes & Co, 102 & 104 S Water. 

DEEEING & SON, 402 Genesee. 

Fish Wilber W, 103 Genesee. 

LIVINGSTON J E & CO, 102 Genesee, cor Water. 

PENFIELD E P & H L, lOG Genesee. 

Stevens, Pool & Co, 207 Genesee. 

Vaughn A S, 107 N Water. 

101 and 103, S Washington Street, Bliss Block, 2(1 floor 



l40 E.VST SAGIXAW DIKKCTORY. 



Flonr Manufacturers. 

MayfloAver Mills, 424 N Water. 
8TEVENS J S, city mills, 808 Genesee. 

Forwarding & Commission Mercliants. 

Gooding & Hawkins, 127 cS: 120 N Water. 
Schupp A, 220 N Water. 

Foundries and Machine Shops. 

Haskins & Gridley 51(j Mason. 
HILL & MOEEIS, 901 S Water. 
MEERILL G W, 1002 S Water. 
WICKES BEOTHEES, 5B4 N W^ater. 

Furniture— Manufacturers & Dealers. 

Herpel Ernst, 115 N Jefferson. 
Hicks G W, 230 S Washington. 
McLellon Frances 109, S Cass. 
Trail & Duncan, 119 N Jefferson. 
Eichmond Jacob, 115 N Jefferson. 
Swartz & Marskey, 411 Genesee. 
Silsbee H C, 108 S Water. 

Groceries and Provisions— Dealers. 

BAENUM & WHITE, 122 N W^ater. 
Ball H J, 223 S Washington. 
Baumgarten Amand, 902 Genesee. 
Bliss Janes & Co, 102 & 104 S Water. 
BOYD & BOOTH, 101 Genesee. 
DeLAND JAMES S. 224 S Washington. 
DOTY H N, 101 Lapeer. 
Eynier Andrew, 109 Lapeer, 
Foster S & F, 101 N Water. 
(:}oeschell H & F, 908 Genesee. 
Gleason & Son, 107 N Washington. 
Hoerner George & Co, 627 Hoyt. 
HOUGH E A, 104 N Washington. 
HOW^AED W I & Bro, 125 N W'ashington. 
Jackson A E, 511 S Washington. 
JOHNSON FEANK, 306 Genesee. 
Kimball John, 103 Lapeer. 
LUSTEE EICHAED, 325 Genesee. 
Maasuret T, 116 N W^ashington. 
McBeier Eichard, 602 James. 
Mitchell Alexander, 223 S W^ashington. 



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KAST SAGINAW DIKKCTORY. 



141 



Moshei' & Mickley, 3'2o Genesee. 

Nagle & Willard, 118 N Water. 

O'BRIEN JOHN, 404 Genesee. 

Schmelser Nicholas. 

SCHUPP AUGUSTUS, 205 Genesee. 

SHAW, BULLAE!) & Co, 1-23 & 125 N Water. 

Storrs L & Co, 10(3 S Water. 

STRAW CHARLES, 115 N Water. 

Welsh, Wright & Co, GOG N Washington. 

Wenks Louis, 1320 Genesee. 

WHALEN & SON, 222 S Wasliingtou. 

Wright E B, 204 N Water. 

Giinsniitlis. 

C'heney Henry H, 108 N Jefferson. 

Hardware, Stoves and Tinware— Manufs and 
Dealers. 

BUCKHOUT B B, 124 N AVater. 

Curtis C M & F A, 115 S Water. 

Gehlert John J, 401 Geneseo. 

Henselman John, 701 German. 

MORLEY BROS, 110 & 112 S Water. 

SHAW, REYNOLDS & Co, 104 Genesee & 109 S Water. 

Harness, Saddles and Trunks. 

Hovey L B, 20G N W'ashingtou. 
Lorke Louis, 107 S Cass. 
WALLACE HUGH, 302 Genesee. 
Weincke John, 707 Genesee. 

Hats, Caps and Furs— Dealers in. 

MARKS HENRY, 115 Genesee. 
WILKIN & MACK, 108 Genosee. 

Hotels. 

American Hotel, 113 N Cass. 

BANCROFT HOUSE, 118 & 120 Genesee. 

Bellevue House, 602 German. f '] 

Canada House, 625 N Franklin. 

EVERETT HOUSE, 219 Genesee. 

Farmers Hotel, 904 Genesee. 

Hibernia Hotel, 724 N Washington. 

Jeffers Hotel, 1231 S Water. 

Monitor House, 623 N Washington. 

Saginaw Valley House, 116 N Water. 

Sherman House, 131 S Water. 

Washington Hotel, 103 S Warren. 



101 and 103, S AVashington Street, Bliss Block, 2d floor. 



142 EAHT SAGINAW DIHKCTORV. 

Justices of the Peace. 

Jeffers Michael, 103 N Wasliiugton. 
]S[aurer George, 112 Genesee. 
Miller Hezekiah, 101 Genesee. 
PEEKINS DANIEL W, 101 Genesee. 

La"wyers. 

BROWN & JAMES, 103 S Washington. 
Button (t Sturtevant, 3'Jo Genesee. 
Camp Charles 11, 105 N Washington. 
CLARK & LOVELAND, 105 N Washington. 
GAGE & LEWIS, 101 S Washington. 
GILLETT & GAMBLE, '204 Genesee. 
Iloyt Henry II, 101 Genesee. 
Joslin Harvey 101 Genesee. 
PERKINS DANIEL W, 101 Gene.see. 
Powers E If, 207 Genesee. 
THOMPSON & FLANDERS, 205 Genesee. 
WEBBER & SMITH, 102 N Washington. 
Wheeler & Herring, 101 Genesee. 
Wisner & Dillingham, 102 N Washington. 

Leather Belting. 

WARD & SOUTHWICK, 107 Genesee. 

Liquor Dealers— Wholesale. 

ROOT & MIDLER, 131 N Water. 
ZIMMERMAN W & CO, 221 N W\ater. 

Livery. 

GATES A W & CO, 201 N Water. 

Lumber — Inspectors, Manufacturers and 

Dealers. 

BURT & BRO, 107 N Washington. 

CATLIN & SANBORN, 122 N Water. 

Estabrook & Mason, 101 S Washington. ' 

Ilayden John, h 424 Fifth. 

Hunter A H 122, N Water. 

Jones C P>, 120 S Water. 

McLane C C, 105 S Washington. 

McLane Seth 105 S Washington. 

Perry C N & Sons, 107 N Washington. 

Post Charles & (Jo, 402 Genesee. 

EOSEDF, 101 N Water. 



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EAST SAGINAW BIHECTORT. 143 

Euftt John F & Co, 101 N Washington. 
8ears F P & Co, 1131 S Water. 
»Shaw J E, bds Bancrofr. 
WEIDEMANN EGBERT H, 101 Genesee. 
Whitman George B, 103 N Washington. 
Yawkey Samuel W, 102 Genesee. 
YAWKEY AVM C & CO, 101 Genesee. 

Marble Dealers- 

tStearns William H, 107 S Cass. 

Milliners and Dressmakers- 
Bliss & Pettibone, 107 N Washington. 
Boyden Mrs E L, 127 N Washington. 
Hammond. Mrs E G, lO'J S Washington. 

Morrison Miss E J, 108 N Washington. 
Nicholson Miss E, 108 N Washington. 
Watson S & Co, 209 Genesee. 

Music Dealers- 

Champlin H 317 Genesee. 

News Dealers- 

EEEVE.S D B & CO, 321 Genesee. 

Newspapers- 

EAST SAGINAW COUEIEE, (Weekly), 224 S Washington. 
EAST SAGINAW ENTEEEEISE, (Daily & W^eekly,) 202 N 
W^ater. 

Painters, Paper Hangers and G-laziers- 

Banchant Charles G, 203 N Jefierson. 
BUET & LOOMIS, 319 Genesee. 
Glover L, 208 N Water 
NOEL B, 200 N Franklin". 
PENDEEGAST JOHN A, 105 S Cass. 
Eiley William, 324 Genesee. 

Physicians- 
Bennett D C, 101 Genesee. 
Farusworth A, 102 Geensee. 
Hall D S, 125 N Washington. 
Herring F W, 81G Genesee. 
Hesse B, 813 William. 
Mason L, 125 N Washington. 



Hall & James, Ag'ts, 101 and 102, S. Wash, st, Bliss Block. 



144 EAST SAGI.VAW DIKKCTORY. 



Massbacher Frederick, 101 Lapeer. 

Osborne N, 207 Genesee. 
Ross D B, 103 N Washington. 
SPIJ^NEY A B, 325 Genesee. 
Thompson John, IIG N Washington. 
Turner S W, 202 N Water. 
Vandusen A, 325 Genesee. 
Von Daniels Charles, 125 N Warren. 
WHEELEK M M, 127 N Washington. 

Planing Mills and Sash and Door Mannf. 

GALLAHEE, MEAD & DEEEING, 211 llayden. 

Mershon A H, (324 S Water. 

SPEN(^ER & NEWCOMBE, 206 N Jefferson. 

Real Estate— Agents and Dealers. 

BROWN, HALL & JAMES, 103 S Washington. 
BURT & BROTHER, 107 N Washington. 
HESS MB, 105 N Washington, Hess Block. 
Moeller F S & Co, 402 Genesee. 
TAYLOR J R & CO, 103 S Washington. 
WIGGINS EDWARD W, 107 Gene.see. 

Stave Dealers. 

Binder Wm, 510 S Water. 
Curtis C M & F A, 115 S Water. 
Dutton Chauncy S, 325 Genesee. 
Roper William, 402 Genesee. 
Shaw Humphrey, 602 S Water. 
Ten Eyck C & E, 705 N Water. 

Watchmakers and Jewelers. 

Doughty T E & Co 110 Genesee. 
HERB F JOS, 213' Genesee. 
LEGGETT S T. 105 S Washington. 
PROCTOR H R, 125 Genesee. 



DO=BR0WN & JAMES, Attorneys and Land Agents. 



SALINA DIRECTORY. 

Abbreviations. — For ab., read alove; bds,, boards;het., beficeen 
v'civp. , cafpeufcr; (MY., corner ; coVd co/orcd ; E., I^iist h., home; 
lab., laborer; nianuf., munufacturer ; nianufy., manujadory; N. 
north; propr., proprietor ; res., residence; S., south. 

The word Street is implied. 

A 

Adams Peter, lab, bds Miller. 

Alexander House, McHenry & (Jole, proprs, Mackinaw. 

Allen L E, lab, h Morris. 

Allen S T, ( A & Sutherland), h Washington. 

Allen & Sutherland, salt and lumber manufs. 

Allison James S, carp, h Morris. 

Ann Arbor salt and lumber manuf, (Sutherland, Bennett, Chapin 

and Gallaher) proprs. 
Ashman Jehudi, ship carp, h Miller. 
Ashman William, lab, h Centre. 
Baker William L, engineer, h Miller. 
]3ankfield Joseph, lab, h Miller. 
Barley John, lab, h Mackinaw. 
Barney Daniel, lab, h Mackinaw. 
Barridge Geo W, carp, h Mackinaw. 
Barton Daniel, lab, h Centre. 
Bastedo John, lab, bds Mackinaw. 
Beach Laban, carp, h Miller. 
Bebee C E, clerk, bds Mackinaw. 

Bebee L P & Co, (L P B & D Bellinger,) grocers, Mackinaw. 
Becker Mathia, saloon. Miller, h same. 
Bellinger D, (Bebee & B), h Mackinaw. 
Bessette Joseph, lab, h Eaudolph. 
Biddlecomb, Mrs F E, h Rust. 
Blight John, lab h Randolph. 
Bortle S H, carp, h Hess. 
Botsford P V M, lawyer, Mackinaw. 
Bowles Thomas, lab, h Mackinaw. 



146 SAI,IX\ DIUKCTOHY. 



Boyd James 0, lab, h Centre. 

Bradley & Burrows, (H H B & F B), grocers, Mackinaw. 

Bradley H H, (B & Burrow.s h, Mackinaw, h same. 

Briggs Jonathan, cooper, h Eandolph. 

Broughton Joseph, teamster, h Randolph. 

Brown Geo, lawyer, bds Alexander House. 

Brown Isaac, lab, h Miller. 

Bronner Jacob, lab, h Miller. 

Buckley James, wagon maker, bds Mackinaw. 

Buckley Michael, wagon maker, bds Mackinaw. 

Buckley Patrick, carriage manufactory, Mackinaw, h same. 

Bundy & Lowman, lumber manuf. 

Burrows F, (Bradley & B), h IMackinaw. 

Burts John 0. lab, h Mackinaw. 

Callahan Jerry, lab, h Eaton, 

Campbell Andrew, carp, h Mackinaw. 

Carmel Charles, lab, h Mackinaw. 

Carriage manufactory, Patrick Buckley propr, Mackinaw. 

Carter Perry, cooper, h Washington. 

Carter Perry, salt manuf, h Washington. 

Caswell J A, saloon, Mackinaw, h same. 

Chase Henry, lab, h Centre. 

Choven H, engineer, h Miller. 

Churchill John, (Rogers & C,) bds Washington. 

Clark Levi, lab, h William. 

Cline Peter, sawyer, h Mackinaw. 

Cobb Mrs K M, dressmakei", Washington, h same. 

Cobleigh William, engineer, h Miller. 

Cole A B, (McHenry & C,) propr, Alexander House, 

Coleman Joseph E, sawyer, h Mackinaw. 

Collins Richard, saloon, Washington h same. 

Coogen James, cooper, bds Salina House. 

Coogen Michael, coopei', bds Salina House. 

Crane Rev R H, pastor Methodist Church, h Randolph. 

Crosgrave William, lab, bds Mackinaw. 

Curtis A C, painter, h William. 

Curtis Alfred, painter, h William. 

Danley Jacob, lab, bds Salina House. 

Dates John, lab, h Mackinaw. 

Davis Geo L, carp, h Mackinaw. 

DeLand M P, h Miller. 

Denton, A J, lab, h Miller. 

Dodge I F, lab, h Hess. 

Donahue John, engineer, h Rust. 

Durkee Robert, carp, h William. 

Eaton William, teamster, bds Salina House. 

Eavetrough, pump & pump-log manufy, Charles A Mann propr. 



SALINA DIRKCTOUY. 147 



E^low John, blacksmith, h Mackinaw. 

Ellis William, furniture, Washington. 

Eshelman , lab, bds Alexander House. 

Fitch Jacob, bds Salina House. 

Elagler & York, salt manuf. 

Eraser Homer, lab, h William. 

Gatfney James, lab, h Miller. 

(jallaglier Wm, (Hess & (i), druggists, h Mackinaw. 

Gilbert Lyman, lab, h Miller. 

Gravel Adoljthus, lab, h Miller. 

Griggs E L, clerk, bds Salina House. 

Griggs Jj S, clothmcr Mackinaw, Ijds Alexander House. 

Grohniann Alois, clerk, ^^alina Hou.se. 

Grohmann Anthony bds Salina House. 

Hall J J, carp, h Hess. 

Hall Job, blacksmith, bds Alexander House. 

Haskness & ('o. (W K H & J O'Donnell), dry goods & groceries, 
Washinjrton. 

Harkness W K, (H & O'Donnell), Washington res East Sagi- 
naw. 

Haven AVilliam, bar tender, h Hess. 

Henry Edwai-d, lab, bds Alexander House. 

Henry James, engineer, h Miller. 

Hess Charles (H & Gallagher,) druggist Washington bds Mack- 
inaw. 

Hess & Gallagher, (Chas H & Wm G), druggists, Washington. 

Hess Peter, faimer, h Mackinaw. 

Hickey Eugene, lab, h Miller. 

Hilson T M, sailor, h William. 

Hinraan D W, salt manuf, h Mackinaw. 

Holt Isaac, saw^'er, h Hess. 

Honeywell Mrs J A, h Miller. 

Horton Hugh A, carp, h Hess. 

Hosnier J J, grocer, h Mackinaw. 

Houlahan Richard, lab, h Mackinaw. 

Howes William, boarding house, Miller. 

Hubbard Theron T, physician, Washington. 

Humphrey John C, carp, h Hess. 

Hunter David, salt boiler, h William. 

Hunter Jeremiah, carp, h Centre. 

Hurlbert John, carp, h Miller. 

Hutchinson Daniel, caulker, bds National Hou.se. 

Hutchinson Wm, caulker, bds National House. 

Ingledew John, lumber numuf, h Washington. 

Inglehart Mrs Caroline, h Miller. 

Irwin & Co, salt manuf. 

Jackson Andrew, teamster, h William. 



148 .S.VI.IXA DrUKCTOKY. 

James Alexander, cooper, bds Miller. 

Jamison Thomas, butcher, h Gallaa^her. 

Jerroy Joseph, lal), bds National Hotel. 

Kirwin John, blacksmith, h Mackinaw. 

Kirwin Win, harnessmaker, bds ]\Iackinaw. 

Knapp E R, physician, Mackinaw, h William. 

Knic^ht Frank, lab, bds INIackinaw. 

Kriby John, grocer, h Mackinaw. 

Leasia A B, lab, h Hess. 

Leasia C F, meat market. 

Lettis Isaac, boarding house, Randolph. 

Lindley John, carp, h Iless. 

Linton A millwright, h Mackinaw. 

Linton Stewart S, carp, h Mackinaw. 

Loomis John, lab, h Miller. 

Tjowry W W, cabinet maker, h Miller. 

Lucas William, groceries, boots & shoes, Washington. 

Jjucas William, shoemaker, h Miller. 

Luck Charles, shoemaker. 

Luck Fritz, carp. 

Luck John, carp, h Miller. 

Lumber manufy, Bundy & Lowman. 

Lyness R Fl, stave maker, h Miller. 

McBride Hugh, lab, h Centre. 

McDonald J R, lab, h Mackinaw. 

McHenry & Cole, (J Mc & A B C), proprietors Ale.xander Hou.se 

Mackinaw. 
McHenr}' J, (McHenry & Bro), h Mackinaw. 
McHenry J & M A, saloon, Washington. 
McHenry J, (McH & Cole), proprs Alexander House. 
McHenry M A, (McHenry & Bro), bds Alexander House. 
McGuire James, lab, bds Saliua House. 
McGrunn P A, saloon, Mackinaw, h same. 
Mclntyre I), Justice Peace, ]\[ackinaw, h Hess. 
McMaster James A, groceries. Centre, h same. 
Mann Chias A, propr Salina House. 
Martindale E A, lawyer, h Hess. 
Maxam H L, fireman, h Centre. 
Maxam Lewis, lab, h Miller. 
Merritt William, lab, h Mackinaw. 

Methodist Episcopal Church, (Rev R H Crane pastor), Hess. 
Millet Frank, engineer, h Centre. 
Milligan Samuel, teamster, h Morris. 
MilkT, teamster, h Miller. 
Monfore Newton, lab, bds National Hotel. 
Moses Willai'd, hoopmaker, bds Salina House. 
Moal Charles, lab, h Miller. 



S.VLINA DIRECTORT. 149 

Mowbray John, brewer, h Miller. 

Mowbray Wm, brewery. Miller, h same. 

National House, Walter Conrad propr, Mackinaw. . 

Needham James, lab, h Hess. 

Needhani Thomas, lab, h Hess. 

Needham Wm H, lab, h Hess. 

Newell Philo, caip, h Washington. 

Niiiimous William, foreman salt block, h Mackinaw. 

Nye N B & Co, salt manufy. Miller. 

O'Donnell John, (Harkness & 0), bds Salina House. 

Oversby William, lab, h Miller. 

Ouddeu Patrick, lab. 

Parker Thomas, watchman, Miller. 

Peek J A, carp, h Miller. 

Peuner Joseph, lab, bds Alexander House. 

Peterson John, lab, bds Miller. 

Philips Chas H, engineer, bds National House. 

Quick Abraham 11, lab, h Hess. 

Quackenbush Jesse H (Sheriff) h Hess. 

Quackenbush i[ W, h William. 

Eandall N A, clerk, h Washington. 

Reynolds Benjamin, lab, h Miller. 

Reynolds Peter, bds Miller. 

Reynolds Sheldon, sailor, bds Miller. 

Reynolds Silas, farmer, h Miller. 

Reynolds W, physician, Mackinaw, bds Washington. 

Rice William H, lab, h Centre. 

Rogers Alva, (R & Churchill), meat market, Washington. 

Rogers & Churchill, (A R & J C), meat market, Washington. 

Rose Wm, butcher, h Mackinaw. 

Russell Isaac, h Mackinaw. 

Rust John F, (J F R & J Ingledew), salt and lumber raauufs 

Rust. 
Ryan John, lab, h Miller. 
Salina House, Chas A Mann propr. 
Salt & lumber manuf, John F Rust & Co props, Rust. 
Salt manufy. Carter Perry propr. 
Salt manuf, Flagler & York proprs. 
Salt manufy, W K Harkness propr. 
Salt manufy, Irwin & Co. proprs. 
Salt manufy, Welsh & Hinman proprs. 
Sash & blind manufy, M W Scott propr, Mackinaw. 
Sauder Henry, lab, h Morris. 
Sawyer Burton F, clerk, bds AVashington. 
Schlayel August, lab, bds Salina House. 
Schoonover Thomas, Insurance agt, h Hess. 
Schultz Theodore, lab, h Miller. 



150 SAUNA rURKCTOKY. 



Scott M W, sash & blind mauufy, Mackinaw, h same. 

Shirley Thos A, lab, h Miller. 

Shunhite Charles, lab, h Morris. 

Sikes A P, mason, h Miller. 

Simpson Jas, brewer, h Miller. 

Simpson John, engineer, h Hess. 

Smith A G, farmer, h Centre. 

Smith Barthuell, cooper, h Mackinaw. 

Smith W G, saloon Mackinaw. 

Somers Geo. bds Washington. 

Soper William, lab, bds Mackinaw. 

Spauldmg Charles, saloon, Washington, h same. 

Spitzer John, teamster, bds Salina House. 

Springer John G, carp, h Randolph. 

Stanton L H, butcher, bds Washington. 

Stevens T D, hoopmaker, bds Salina House. 

Stewart ( 'harles, shoemaker, h Miller. 

Stillwell T W, cooper, h Hess. 

Stotts Jose])h E, carp, h Miller. 

Strickland Mrs Elizabeth, h Washington. 

Sutherland G, (A & S), salt and lumber manuf, h Mackinaw. 

Swarthout Cornelius N, engineer, bds Salina House. 

Swarthout Rufus, lab, bds Salina House. 

Taggart A S, school teacher, h Hess. 

Taggart James, lab, h Rust. 

Tansley Mrs Silence, saloon, h same. 

Taylor Thomas jr, lab, bds Mackinaw. 

Terry Arthur W^, mason, h Washington. 

Thatcher Krastus, dry goods & groceries, Washington. 

Thompson James, lab, h Miller. 

Thompson Robert, lab, h Miller. 

Thompson Thomas, lab, h Miller. 

Townsend William A, teamster, h Miller. 

Towson Henry, lab, h Mdler. 

Tyler Mrs A, milliner}', ^Mackinaw, h same. 

Vanderniark A G, cooper, h Randolph. 

Van Seyke Wm, carp, h Hess. 

Van Tifflin Edward, teamster, h Miller. 

Veasia Vigor, lab, h Rust. 

Vincent Moses, carp, h Washington. 

Vochner Mrs S, bakery, Centre. 

Walker John, lab, h Miller. 

Wallace Edmund, saloon, Randolph, h same. 

Walter Conrad, propr National House Mackinaw. 

Walters William, salt boiler, h William. 
Watson George, lab, h Hess. 
Welsh & Heuman, salt manufs. 



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West A J, lumber insp, h Hess. 

AVilliams Henry, blacksmith, h Mackinaw. 

Williams Henry, blacksmith, Miller, h Mackinaw. 

Wilson John, teamster, bds Salina House. 

Wilson James, cooper, h Miller. 

Wilson Eichard, lab, h Miller. 

Wise Jacob F, lab, h Centre- 

Worden John P, ostler Salina House. 

Youmans Henry, mill foreman. Miller, h Mackinaw. 

Young George, lab, bds Salina House. 



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Chandler, W. 
Foster, J. B. 
Foster, Alanson. 
Foster, Henry. 
Hodgman, L. 
Hill, George. 
Jackson, Jehiel, 
Jackson, Lyman. 
Lull, C. A. 
Massner, Christopher. 
Miner, George. 
Osborn, M. 
Pettibone, D. A. 
Whitney, Ira. 



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HISTORY OF BAY CITY. 



Bay City, in the county of Bay and State of Michigan, is sit- 
uated on the right and east bank of Saginaw Eiver, and about 
four miles from its mouth. It is in Township fourteen. North 
Kange five East principal meridian ; in latitude forty-three and 
a half, nearly north, and in longitude eighty-four, west. 

The ground on which it stands is from twelve to twenty, and 
in places, thirty feet above the surface of the river ; which, at 
this point, from its nearness to the Bay and from its breadth, as 
well as from the peculiar conformation of the country above, 
maintains very nearly an even stage of water ; seldom varying 
from its accustomed height more than from two to four feet — 
the chief rise and fall being regulated by the stage of water in 
the lakes. The ground on which the city stands is admirably 
adapted to the demands of a large place. It is firm in structure 
— being composed of compact clay and loam — high enough for 
all the purposes of drainage and for cellars, and yet not rising 
into hills nor sinking into gullies, so as to necessitate expensive 
grading ; allowing the easy moving of heavy materials and of 
buildings, such as the requirements of a growing city call for. 

In early days the land was ivet in the first months of the 
year, as in the forests adjacent it sometimes still is ; not because 
it lacked a sufficient height for good drainage, but from the 
compact nature of the subsoil forbidding the easy escape of the 
water beneath. Any lands, even the highest, are liable to be 
wet from the same cause. This difficulty is in process of 
remedy precisely as fast as the country is settled, cleared and 
brought under culture. 

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1 niSTOKY OF liAV CITY. 

EAELY HISTORY. 

The State of Michigan, in common with all iho Xortli\ve!>t, 
was originally in possession of the Indian tribes. Bvit in 181!) 
Gen. Riley, for many years Postmaster in the cit}- of Schenec- 
tady, X. Y., and who had been a trader among the Chippewr, In- 
dians, obtained from the chiefs of tliat tribe a section of land 
for his son, John Riley, born of an Indian mother. This section 
of land Avas that on which Bay City is bailt, and was styled 
" the John Riley Reserve." 

A few white settlers began to come into the Saginaw Valley 
as early as 1828. The valley had in fact been visited in '1792, 
by the grandfather of Medor Trombley, in pursuit of furs, who 
perished in the following manner : He made a musk-rat spear 
for an Indian. One spear only created a demand for another by 
another Indian. The second spear was an improvement upon 
the first, which fact excited the ill blood of the owner of the in- 
ferior article, and in the confab growing out of it Trombley was 
stabbed in the back. He was able nevertheless to retreat to his 
boat. He started for Detroit, but did not reach it ; being- 
knocked overboard by the boom of his small craft and drowned 
in Lake Huron. 

Capt. Joseph F. Marsac, of French descent, and till 18o8, 
when he removed to Lower Saginaw, a resident of Hamtramack, 
near Detroit, also made occasional trips to the Saginaw Yalley, 
and in 1819 he was present at a treatj'-making between Gren. 
Cass, for the Grovernment, and the Indians. 

Hon. Eleazer Jewett came to the valley in 1828, and was fol- 
lowed in 1829-30 by Gardiner and Ejjhraim "\^'illiams , all of 
whom settled at or near Saginaw. The next settlers in the val- 
ley were Hon. Albert Miller and James McCormick, deceased ; 
both of whom settled finally in what is now Portsmouth, and 

Hon. Ure ; all previous to 18o2. James Fraser came in 

1834, and settled at first on a farm upon the Tittabawassee. — 
Previous to 1835 he was followed by Medor and Joseph Trom- 
bley, and between that and 1838, by Cromwell Barney, Thomas 
Rogers and Hon. Sidney S. Campbell. 



itrsTony of bay city. 



At Bay City the first white settlers were Leon Trombley and 
one Mesho, both of French extraction, and who emio;rated here 
from Detroit in 18oii. Trombley was an appointee of the Gov- 
ernment, to instruct the Indians in agriculture ; but from defec- 
tive education himself in the agricultural art, he was not of 
great service in that behalf to the red men. He did however 
possess some knowledge of the principles of barter, and so pro- 
ceeded to build a log house for the joint purposes of residence 
and trader, and being su])[ilied with goods by the American Fur 
(~'ompany, he carried on a traffic in furs for some years. His 
stoi-e and resi<lence stood near the pi'esent site of the law office 
of Hon. James Birney, on ^Vater street, and was the first build- 
ing erected in Bay City. 

He was joined in the following year by two nephews, already 
mentioned, Medor and Joseph Trombley, who engaged in the 
same business and who are still living ; one at Bangor and one 
at Portsmouth. 

In the latter part of the same year Benjamin Cushway was 
sent here by the U S. Government as blacksmith for the In- 
dians ; which occupation he followed for twenty years, until re- 
moved with the tribe to Isabella ; whence afterward he went to 
Saginaw City to reside, where he is still living. About the year 
1835, Benway Trombley, Leon Trombley Jr., John Trudell and 
Louis Trombley, joined the settlement here. 

Until the year 183G, therefore, the place was occupied as a 
mere trading post, and little was thought of any immediate en- 
deavors in the way of a town. But the spirit of speculation had 
been rising for some years in the country at large, and that saw 
cities wherever there were rivers, and great value in lands 
wherever situated and however uncultivated. In that year 
therefore, a company was formed at Detroit, for the improve- 
ment of a town site on the lower Saginaw. The members of it 
were Stevens T. Mason, F. H. Stevens, Electus Backus, Horace 
Hallock, Henry E. Schoolcraft, John Hurlbut, Andre iv T. 



4 nisToijy ov hay trrr 

McEeynolds, II. K. ISaiigor and I'hinoas Dow, of that rity, auJ 
James Fraser of Saginaw. 

The company was styled " Tiie Sag-inaw IJay Company." It 
proceeded to purchase of John Kiley, with the sanction of the 
T^. S. Government, the tract of land known as liiley's Reserva- 
tion, and on which V>ay City now stands. 

lu the year following, or IKoT, having laid out a tiwn, the 
company proceeded to construct a store house and dock, at the 
foot of Center Street, and also a small building on Fifth Street, 
which was used as their office. 

Their intention was to proceed at once to build up a village. — 
But like a great many intentions of that time, it was upset by 
causes out of their reach. The financial revulsion, commencing 
in 183G and continuing to operate for some j'ears, overtook their 
endeavor before it had assumed any ver}^ tangible shape or 
reached any considerable results, and forced them to abandon it. 
The company was dissolved and the parties removed to different 
parts of the country. Afterwards Hon. James G. Birney, Daniel 
H. Fitzhugh and James Fraser, purchased the interest of the 
old company and proceeded to realize something of their designs. 

As ah'eady narrated Medor Trombley emigrated to this valley 
in 1885. He settled in Portsmouth, and built a log house near 
where the Center House now stands, and began trade with the 
Indians. His first trip to the valley was on foot, following an 
Indian trail from Detroit to Saginaw, and driving at the same 
time some cattle. From Saginaw to this point he came on a 
raft down the river. He then returned for his cattle which had 
been left at Saginaw, and swam them across the river at the 
"Lone Tree," now called " The Elbow." After two year's trade in 
company with his brother Joseph, he proceeded to erect a frame 
house, which is still standing, and which has the honor of being 
the first frame building erected in the valley. The lumber of 
which it was constructed was brought from Detroit for that pur- 
pose upon a vessel of twenty-eight tons burthen called the Sarage. 



HISTORY OF BAY CITY. 5 

It iis now known as the Centev House in Portsiuoutli. For a 
long time it was called the " Bi<^ House," and in the year lb'4(( 
was purchased by James McCoruiick, remodeled, finished and oc- 
cupied by him until his death, some years after. This vessel 
above named, called the Sacdf/e, seems to have been the first of 
any size that ever visited this region. It was a schooner, and 
each of its arrivals at Lower Saginaw was announced by the 
American Fur Conqi.iuy's agents, by the firing of a cannon. 

HOrNDARLES AND POLITICAL HI8T()KY. 

This entire region until J84o, was included in the Township of 
Saginaw. At that time the Township of Hampton, including 
Lower Saginaw, now Bay City, and belonging to the County of 
Saginaw was organized. At first and for some years, tlie name 
"Lower Saginaw" designated all the white settlement in this 
immediate region. 

The first township meetiiig for the Town of Hampton, County 
of Saginaw, took place in the year LS43, and was held at the 
house of Sidney S. Campbell, in the building now known as the 
Globe Hotel, on the corner of Fifth and Water Streets, Bay City. 
This was the first frauu^d dwelling built in Bay City proper. — 
The lots on which the building was erected had been given to 
Mr. Campbell, by the Saginaw Bay Company, as an inducement 
for him to settle in the tcnvn. Previously to this, the Company 
had erected a block house intended for a dwelling, but used as a 
boarding house. 

The election at this time was for a Supervisor. Hon. James 
G. Birney and S. S. Campbell, were the candidates ; Mr. Camp- 
bell receiving seven votes, and Mr. Birney aix, Mr. C. was de- 
clared elected. 

The County of Bay was organized in 1857. The act of orga- 
nization was entitled '-an act to organize the County of Arenac 
and parts of other counties, by the name of Bay County," and 
was approved February 17, 1857. 

The first election for county officers was held on the 9th day 
of June. 1857. The whole number of votes cast for Sherifi" was 



6 HISTORY Ol" li.VY CITY. 

IOC) ; of which Nathan Siinons received the entire number. — 
For County Clerk, Elijah S. Catlin also received the whole, lOG. 
For Conuty Treasurer there seems to liave been some competi- 
tion ; James Watson received 100 votes, J. H. Little. James 
Hutchinson and Pero Roy each receiAed one vote ; from which 
it is safe to conclude that neither of these three were considered 
as elected. For Judge of Probate, S. S. Campbell, received the 
orthodox number, lOG. For Pro.secuting Attorney, Chester H. 
Freeman received 1 07 ; one voter it is supposed being able to re- 
main only for that one vote. For Iiegister of Deeds, Theodore 
M. Bligh, lOG. For Circuit Court Commissioner, Stephen K. 
A\'right was chosen, and for County Surveyor, James J. MeCor- 
mick. 

The first meeting of the Board of Supervisors for Bay <Jounty 
w'as held at the house of Judge Campl>e!l, on the 10th of Au- 
gust, 1858. The Board consisted of two members; George W. 
Smock, from tlie Town of Williams, and S. S. Campbell, from 
the town of Hampton ; these two townshins being at that time, 
the only ones organized in the county. 

The Circuit Court held its first session after the oi'ganization of 
the county, on the (ith day of April, 1859, in a building rented of 
the late James Fraser, where it is still held. 

PERMANENT SETTLEMENTS. 

On tlu! first day of March, i8o8, Mr. S. S. Campbell arrived 
at Lower Saginaw. He found here Cromwell Barney, living 
v/ith his family in a small log house where the store of Munger 
i.*«c ( 'O. now stands. Mr. Barney was then engaged in building a 
house for Mr. Campbell, upon the ground at present covered by 
the Globe Hotel, which house was so far completed as to be oc- 
cupied by Mr. C. and his family the same year. 

Mr. Campbell killed a lai'ge buck on the following day — the 
second of March — on the opposite side of the river. This was 
the last of his race for a long while ; for Mr. C. states that he 
did not see another deer nor the track of one for five years'. — 
The previoiis winter having been attended with a good deal of 



msrolIY OF 1!AY CITY. I 

snow, which became crusted ovei", the 'woivcs and ludiun liuiit- 
ers chased theiu down and nearly externunated the race • the 
crust not being* sufficiently strong to bear up the deer, while the 
wolf dog-, and hunter upon his snow shoes, coidd glide along- 
over it with ease. The wolves in those years are described as 
being amazingly plenty, but have been ail the while gradually 
thinning out in all the lower and centre portions of the State. — 
The month of March in that year— ISilS — is described by Mr. 
Campbell as being as warm as is usual for the month of June 

During the following wintei-, that of 1838-9, Gen. Eosseau, 
well known at present for tiie part he has taken in the late war, 
was engaged with his uncle, Dr. IJosseau, in the performance of 
a surveying contract witii the General Government ; their work 
being the subdivision of the townships in this vicinity. 

Other surveying was done by Louis Clawson, whose arrival 
was in the spring of IS;]!), with a Government contract to sur- 
vey the whole territory from Au Sauble to Thunder IJay. In 
the following year, Mr. !']. Jewett made a survey of the Prairie 
Eoad ; now "Woodside Avenue. 

On the 19th of July, 1830, Stephen Wolverton, of Erie, Penn- 
sylvania, whose name the ""Wolverton House" now bears, ar- 
rived, commissioned to budd a Light House at the mouth of the 
river. He came on a small vessel, commanded by Capjt. Stiles. The 
Ijight House was commenced but not finished by him. The 
work was completed by Capt. Levi Johnson, ^of ;;01eveland, 0., 
whose arrival was in the year following, or May 14th, 1840. — 
During the same year, Thomas Eogers, who had been living 
since 1838, at Portsmouth, removed to Lower Saginaw, where he 
resided till 1852, when he died of cholera : that disease then 
prevailing in the settlement. His family still remain in the 
place. Mr. Eogers was by trade a blacksmith. Other arrivals 
that year were Seth Willey, who now resides at East Saginaw ; 
Capt. B. F. Pierce, who engaged in building fish boats and in 
fishing, and who still resides upon the west side of the river ; 
Capt. John S. Wilson, whose arrival was upon the 28th of May, 



IllSTOKV or BAT CITV. 



and alsci Capt. Kobert McNiff, wlio came upon a small vessel of 
eight or ten tons burthen, named the Daniel Cooper. 

During the year 1S41, the place was visited by the brig Rtnu- 
sey Crooks, Capt. David Stauard ; but whether the vessel brought 
freight or passengers is not stated. The year, nevertheless, was 
signalized by the arrival of a number of emigrants. Auioug them 
are James Busby, and Frederick Durr; the latter a single man» 
but not averse it seems to matrimony. Xor was he alone of 
that mind, for a Aliss Olark, a damsel of suitable years, engaged 
in the honorable pursuit of instilling useful knowledge into the 
youthful mind, was of the same way of thinking, and became 
Mrs. Durr, "for better or woi-se." This was the first marrying 
among exclusively' white pecjple in Tjower Saginaw. Who per- 
formed the needful ceremony is not stated. Probably the mar- 
riage fee was absorbed by some magistrate, for there is no 
mention here of any Protestant clergyman, till after that time. 

There "as not only a beginning made in the way of matri- 
mony thus early, but the other memorable experiences of hu- 
manity, such as being born and dying, were also inaugurated. — 
The first death was that of Nathaniel B. Burnet, who came here 
from Pine River, on the western shore of Saginaw Bay, whore he 
had been building a saw mill. His disease is not given. He 
was buried without funei-al ceremonies, in what has been known 
since that time as the Potter's Field. Not long after Mrs. Durr 
deceased, and these were the only deaths in the settlement for a 
number of years. 

The first white child born was Elizabeth Barney, daughter of 
Cromwell Barney, who is, if still living, and will please to excuse 
an allusion to a lady's age, some twenty-five years old. The 
second birth was that of Edward M. Campbell, son of Hon. 
S. S. Campbell. 

Other arrivals that year, were the family of Nathan Pierce, 
and Hon. James G. Birney and family. ]\rr. Birney came from 
Detroit to this place, and it is well recollected by the country at 
large in connection with his candidacy for the Presidency of the 
United States in 1844, that the place of his residence was Lower 



IIISToUV OF li.VY CITY. 9 



Sagiuaw, Michigan. Mr. James J. Mc('oriiiick also macle his 
residence here ia 1841. 

Ill tlie follo-fting year, 1842, Frederick Backus came in witli a 
respectable stock of goods, and commenced a genei-al trade. 

The growth of the place from 184:2 to 1848 was but slow. — 
Most of the residents ^vere without large means, and suffered 
(jften the privations which attend frontier settlements. As a 
sample of the scale of operations in those days, it is related that 
Mr. Henry Benson, in the year 184G, living then u[)on the farm 
of Mr. Campbell, u))on the Cass River, cut and hauled 184 feet 
of timber, running measure, and floated it down the river, sell- 
ing it for |;5 5'2 to pay the rent of the said flxrm. Mr. B. is now 
a stockholder in the First National Bank. 

The same timber was sold by Mr. Campbell to Hon, James 
(jr. Birney, and was used by him in building the house on Water 
Street, now (jcoupied by James Shearer. Mr. Birney resided in 
this house after its erection, during hi& stay in the place. It is 
still among the best dwelling houses in the city. 

In the year 1848, settlers began once more to arrive with 
greater frequency. Curtis Munger and Edwin Park began the 
business of cooperage and fishing, and as the place was begin- 
ning to grow from the lumber trade, they extended their busi- 
ness to include a grocery establishment, large enough for a 
commencement, it being 14x1(3 feet, and containing a sufficiency 
(jf usables for all present demands. In 1852 they built the 
store xipon the river bank now occupied by Munger & Co. In 
1 8.37, A. S. Munger arrived from Elkhart, Ind., and the firm 
launched into a general mercantile business. 

Mr. FT. C. Munger served three years as President of the 
( 'omniou Council of Bay City, after its incorporation as a village 
and before it became a city. 

In October, 1848, J. B. and B. B. Hart, took up their resi- 
dence in the place, and about the same time 8. S. Barclay and 
Douglas Sayles. C. C. C. Chilson arrived on the 15th of March, 
of the same year ; and the next month John H. Yawkey, who 
was followed a little later by J. T. Calkins and S. J. Clemens. 

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10 IIISTOKV OK KAY CITY. 

These last two engaged in trade in a small way upon Watei" 
Street, ('apt. Joliu ('line, of the l)i'i<r E. II. Scott^ arrived in 
.July, lS4i>. At the close of the year the following persons ar- 
rived, viz : Alex. MeKay, J. 8. Barclay, H. McEwen, and Capt. 
A. S. Pearsons and wife. The year 1S5U and '51 were marked 
by the arrival of a nvimber of settlei's. I)uringtlie first of these 
years the arrivals were S. Presly, Clark Moulthrop, ('apt. (ieo. 
Carpenter, Col. Henry Raymond, Alex. McEwen, James Wat.sou 
and Thomas "Whitney. This latter person built the first mill in 
Bangor, in the year 1854. In tlie year IS;).!, tlie professions of 
Tjaw and Medicine sent on their representatives, although previ- 
ously to this the settlement had enjoyed the medical services of 
a lady, who had gained a knowledge of the healing art, of her 
father,, who was a physician, viz : Mrs. Thomas Rogers. 

But this year Dr. Geo. E Smith commenced medical practice ; 
and Mr. James L. S. Eox hung out his shingle, to indi( ate his 
willingness to do the legal for all parties determined on lawful 
quarrel. 

Hon. James Cr. Birney, who arrived some years previously, 
was a lawyer, but did not engage in practice. Mr. Fo.x was soon 
joined in the profession by Wm. 1j. Sherman, Esq., and thus a 
proper antagonism was instituted, such as render law suits inte- 
resting and " pi'ofi table." 

The highly necessary and respectable craft which builds integ- 
umenial covering for men, got itself represented herein the per- 
son of Edward Williamson, about the same time; who began at 
once to ply the shears and the needle. Men of various crafts 
and professions followed. Ilobart Alvord, C. Munger, Martin 
Watrous ; and then John I)rake and two others, who at once 
purchased a mill site on the opposite side of the river, of Hon. 
James G. Birney, and erected a mill thereon in the following 
year. 

Mr. C. E. Jennison had arrived the year before, or in 18oU, 
and had commenced business with James Eraser, in a building 
not far from where the Eraser House now stands. lie was from 
Danville, Penn. After a year and a half he bought out 



histohy of h.vy city. 11 

!Mr. Fraser's interest and prosecuted business by himself. He 
was joined afterwards by his brother, H. W. Jennison, and in 
1855, their store as at present occupied was built, as also those 
now in use by Binder & Co., and by S. Wilkin & Co. 

Among- the early traders were F. W. Backus, who carried on 
the business at the f(jot of Center Street, in a building somewhat 
" old" — though when it became such is not c^uite certain — and 
which belonged to Mr. VVatrous. Wm. Pomeroy & Co., also 
commenced trade very early. They were succeeded or joined by 
J. B. and B. B. Hart ; all near the foot of Center Street. Then 
came James Fraser, who was followed by Calkins and Clemens, 
and then by J. H. Little, and Williamson, who carried on their 
Vjusiness on Water Street, near where the brick store of Mr. 
Tjord now stands. (Others who engaged in business about the 
same time, were Hiram 0. McEwen, B. B. Hart, James Mason. 
E. B. Ferris »& Co., and Dr. Geo. E. Smith, \:\ho united the gro- 
cery business with his medical practice. 

The first brick building in the place was a dwelling house, 
erected by Thomas W. Watkins, on the corner of Washington 
and Center Streets. T. C. Phillips erected the second brick 
dwelling, situate on corner of Adams and Tenth Streets. — 
Subsef[uent to this a brick store had been built on South 
Water Street, adjoining the Fraser House. Afterwards the 
County Office Building was erected, at the corner of Center and 
Jefferson. Others, which the late James Fraser built, were a 
brick block on Water' Street, also the new hotel which bears his 
name. 

LUMBER AND MILLS. 

The first interest which called people into this valley was that 
which pioneers all our western land, viz ; trade with the aborig- 
ones. For the purposes of this traffic, the forests are explored 
and the rivers are threaded. Reports are thus carried to the 
older parts of the country, of the features and resources of the 
new. That the Saginaw River was belted by pine timber in un- 
limited quantities, would naturally be known at an early day, 



12 uisrouv OK i!AV crrv. 

and the traders would after a while be succeeded liy the cho[i- 
pers. Consequently after a few years from the tune of the 
French pioneers another set of men began to think of saw 
logs and mills. The upper streams which flow into and make 
the Saginaw are convenient for floating down the logs, but it is 
an economy to make the 1ol:s into boards where they can easily 
be transferred to vessels for shipment. Consequently the lower 
Saginaw was fixed on at an early daj' as the suitable place for 
mills, and steps were taken to erect them. 

The first mill in this region was undertaken at Kaw-kaw-lin, 
by Eraser and Barney, as early as 1844. Hopkins, Pouieroy 
and Fi'aser, commenced one soon after at Lower Saginaw ■ 
which was the first one in the place. Catlin and Eraser built 
one soon after, as did also Campbell and McCoimick ; and 
about the same time was built the Stanton JVtill, now owned b\- 
H. M. Bradley and brotlier. 

There are now in the place thirty mills for the manufacture of 
lumber, and three for the making of shingles ; all running by 
steam, and a part of them joined also in the making of salt. 

The Bridge. — This was built by a stock compau}' in 1864-5- 
It was opened to the public in April, 180-"). It is 1,864 feet long ; 
of Brown's patent ; and was built by W. F. Glasby, at a cost of 
135,000. The capital stock is 1^50,000. C. W. Gibson is Secre- 
tary and Treasurer. 

FiKST National Baxk of Bay City, was organized Janunry 15' 
1864, with a capital of |50,000 ; which was increased in Septem- 
ber, 1865, to ii|;100,000. Its officers are C. W. Gibson, President, 
and Harvey J. Clark, Cashier. 

The Bank deals largely in domestic and foreign exchange. — 
It has done a good business, and made liberal dividends to its 
stockholders. 

It was the successor of the banking firm of C. W. Gibson cS: 
Co.; who commenced business, In the then village, in March, 
1803, in a room ten by twelve, in the Union House, corner of 
Th ird and Water Streets. 



niSTOUY 01' HAY (ITY. IH 

City Eailavay. — Tlie Eailway was organized in ]''el)ruary, 
ISGo. The track to Portsmouth was laid iu the summer and 
fall of 1865, and the cars commenced running in November, of 
that year. Its officers are M. IJutman, President, Wm. McEwen, 
Treasurer, N. B. Bradley, Secretary, and James Fraser, deceased, 
W. McEwen, Geo. Campbell, M. Butman and N. ¥>. Bradley, 
Directors. 

CIVIL HISTORY. 

The place was known as Lower Saginaw, until l^;")!. It was 
then changed by an act of the Legislature, which piovided, 
" That the name of the village of Lower Saginaw, in the Town- 
ship of Hampton, and the State of Michigan, be and the same 
is hereby changed to Bai/ Citi/. The act was approved Feb. !<*, 
1857, and was to take effect immediate]3\ Bay City was incor- 
porated as a village in February, 1850. In this act the village 
comprised all the territory of the settlement of Portsmouth. In 
18(55-6, the village of Bay City became "a city," exclusive of 
Portsmouth, and its first charter election took place on the sec- 
ond of April, 1865. N. B. Bradley, 'Esq., was the first Mayor. 
He was succeeded by His Honor, Jas. Watson, who was elected 
April 2, 1866. 

The city comprises a territory of three scjuare miles, and has 
an estimated population of about 5,(>0U. 

James Fkaser. — A history of the first thirty years of the set- 
tlement of the Saginaw Valley, without mention of James Era- 
ser, would be eminently like the play of Hamlet with the part 
of Hamlet left out. To borrcnv a cant phrase of the day, it 
might be said of him, more than of any other one man, that for 
a great part of the period above referred to, " he ran the ma- 
chine." In the earlier days no one did so much towards bring- 
ing the advantages of the region before the public, and iu 
inducing the influx of population and capital. 
If in the end his efforts were crowned with the possesion of 
great wealth, it cannot be denied that it was the legitimate re- 
sult of honorable enterprise directed by uncommon sagacity and 



14 nisTouY or li.w (irv. 

I'orce of cliaraeter ; and that in its acquisitinn, ho was tho in- 
strument, and always the cheerful and willing one, of contribu- 
ting very largely to the success aud comfort of man}' others. 

The biograplier who could have caught and combined the story 
of James Fraser's life, as it frequently fell from hia lips in his 
own racy and graphic language in moments of free social inter- 
course, might have given the world a most amusing and certainly 
not uninstructive book. "^I'o the student of human nature it 
-u'ould have presented some new and interesting com.bination of 
the threads and colors which enter into the warp and woof of 
life. It is, however, no part of our purpose to attempt anything 
of the kind. If we can feucceed in presenting an outline which 
can be recognized, our object will have been attained. 

.Tames Eraser was as might be guessed from his name a native 
of the North of Scotland. He was born in extremely humble 
circumstances and had no advantages of education or fortune 
beyond what his own enei-gy, wholly unaided, secured him. — 
It was no part of his manly nature in the day of his wealth and 
prosperity, to forget his origin, or to exact forgetfulness from 
others; on the contrary the contrast between the commencement 
and the close of his career was to him neither a soui'ce of pride 
and boast, as it is to some self-made men, nor of shame and 
concealment as perhaps more frequently occurs. lie treated the 
matter sensibly and rationally, speaking of the scenes of his early 
youth when he had occasion to illustrate the topic of conversa- 
tion with neither reserve nor ostentation, and very generally 
with the desigu and effect of '' setting the tab'e in a roar." His 
friends might sometimes be amused to hear of his having waded 
bare legged through the snow to carry a message for a ha-penny 
— or his taking daily a brick of turf under his arm as a contri- 
bution to the fire of the village school. But his reminisences of 
Scotland were not all of this humble type. The writer has fre- 
(juently heard him refer to the fact, that he was on board the 
vessel with his gi-eat countryman, Sir AValter Scott, while per- 
forming a voyage among the islands of the Scottish coast to take 
notes for the location of his novel " The Pirate." 



IIISTOKY i)F HAY CITY. 15 

Mr. Fraser's einij^ration to tliis countrv occurred in the 3'ear 
ISl!!) ; he did not come a penniless adventur.?r but brought 
some -^lO,!)!)!) over with him which lie had managed to accumu- 
late in .Scotland, and as he used to describe it, felt on landing, 
as if he could buy the whole northwest. This pleasant delusion 
was speedily dissipated by his losing the whole amount in un- 
lucky speculations of his own and of a friend and partner. 

Finding it necessary to begin again, he entered upon a small 
business in the city of Detroit and with such success that in two 
or three years time he had recovered his losses, and had acquired 
such experience in the new field of operations as to render loss 
in the future less probable. He now bethought himself of 
carrying mto executioii a plan he had long meditated of becom- 
ing a land-owner and a breeder of stock — principally horses. — 
Havingvisited the iSaginaw country and become satisfiedof its nat- 
ural advantages he purchased an extensive farm on the banks of 
the Tittabawasseo, about five miles above Saginaw city, and in the 
year 18o4, when there was not probably a dozen white people 
residing within the limits of what was the Saginaw countr}' 
moved upon it, with his family. He was not destined, however, 
to make his fortune out of breetl mares and Durham bulls. — 
That he would have had a measure of success in that line is al- 
most certain for the word fail was not in his lexicon, but the 
speculation in lands which at that time broke out over the en- 
tire west, opened a shorter road to the attainment of wealth; 
thougjh throuo^hout his life he never lost his fondness for cattle, 
particularly horses, of which ho was always a kind but some- 
times a severely exacting master. Into the new movement he 
entered largely but with such prudence that the reviilsion of 
1837 which pro.strated perhaps nine out of every ten who were 
deeply engaged in western speculations, did not seriously 
affect liim. His opportunities were of course great and his keen 
eye had detected in advance the principle points of value in the 
Yalley. He was early a large proprietor in the site of 
Saginaw City, and bought and sold the "reserve" on which 



I(l niSTOKV <»K ({AV I ITV. 

CarroUtoii was laid out, but his principal and always favorite 
enterprise was V)uilding up a town at the mouth of the river. 

He was a nieiuber and the leading- spirit of the 8agin<aw Bay 
( 'oinijany which purcliased the site on which Bay City now 
stands but which was then called Lower Saginaw. In many of 
these enterprises he had been able to associate with himself men 
of large wealth and high respectability who reposed great confi- 
dence in nis judgement and integrity. After the great commer- 
cial colapse of 18o7, Mr. Fraser turned his attention to the 
manufacture of lumber which speedily became and now remains 
the great interest of thn valley. In pursuit of this business in 
the year 1845 he founded the large lumbering establishment at 
Kawkawlin, and remained in this trade with great success as 
one of the heaviest operators of the Northwest until 1857, when 
by good luck or sound judgement he went out of it, just in time 
to avoid the disasters of that memorable year. From this time 
forth he devoted himself mainly to the management of his estate 
which had grown to be large. The discovery of salt in 186U added 
so much to the value and I'eputation of Saginaw property, that 
it will ever be regarded as one of the principal historical events 
of the Valley. Of course Mr. Eraser shared largely in the in- 
terest thus awakened and participated greatly in the profits 
which thereby accrued to the fortunate hoklers of desirable lots- 
He contributed handsomely to the developement of this manu- 
facture in Bay County, and was one of the principal stockholders 
and up to the time of his death, the President of Bay City 
Salt Manufacturing Company, among the first wliich went into 
operation. 

In his iiitercourse with the world Mr. Frazer was one of the 
most genial and pleasant of men. Prompt and ready in speech 
as in action he was always prepared with an answer and no man 
who ventured to try conclusions with him in the way of jest or 
banter ever wenta^vay without his change. In his home he ^yas 
truly nospitable, his house being for a long time head quarters 
for the strangers who wandered into the valley. 



HISTORY OF RAY CITY. 17 



It was, however, in his working faculties that Mr. Fraser stood 
before most of his fellow men. It is perfectly safe to say that 
there are few living capable of enduring even for a short time 
what he passed through as the daily routine of life. At a time 
when tlie sa Idle and canoe were almost the only means of com- 
munication, his business required his presence in almost everv 
part of the valley, and often at the head quarters of the iState in 
Detroit. He was then literal!}' ubiquitous. He seemed entire- 
ly insensible to fatigue, heat or cold, or anything which stood 
between him and the object at which he aimed. He more than 
once rode straight through from Saginaw City to Detroit by the 
light of a single sun a distance of about ninity-five miles, ou 
some occasions never changing his horse. But this was noth- 
ing ; arriving at home at nightfall after toils which most men 
would have considered a warrant for a long rest, and iinding a 
letter or a message which required his j)resence elsewhere, with 
scarce a pause, he would spring again into the sa Idle and no 
matter how dark, or wet or cold he would plunge into tlie 
almost pathless forest with a seeming recklessness but with an 
in.stinctive sagacity and force of will and power of endurance 
that always brought him through and generally "on time." — 
With the land office at Detroit for the goal and a choice section 
of land for the prize it is believed that there was never man who 
beat James Fraser in the race. Often in the dead of night the 
solitary settler at the Cass crossing would hear a horse thunder- 
ing at full speed across the bridge and would say next morning 
that James Fraser had gone in or out as the case might be. The 
first glimpse the writer ever had of him was in tlie trail between 
Flint and Cass in I80G. The mud was knee-deep and water 
was above the mud, but he passed at speed with merely a shout. 
He was without a hat and covered with soil, his head being 
Vjound with a handkerchief. (Jn meeting him afterwards we 
learned that he had been all night in the woods having lost hig 
way — and afterwards his hat , but he was going to Detroit to 
enter some laud at Lower Saginaw, and his errand brooked no 
delay. A thousand anecdotes are related to show his extraordi- 



18 [ILSTOBY OF TiVY CITY. 



nary enerf^y and activity, and any one wlio evei" Jiad tlie luck to 
be " putthrouo^h " by him in the old days would believe almost 
any thing that could be said on those points without calling- wit- 
nesses. 

As a business man Mr. I'l-aser was in a class by himselt. For 
a longtime his head was his ledger and his hat was his safe, 
yet with a memory clear and tenacious even to the smallest 
details, he transacted his affairs with nearly as much exactness 
if with less red tape than your regularly trained counting house 
man. When his all'airs extended entirely bej'ond his capacious 
mental grasp he was forced to employ the usual agencies,- but to 
the last he had a strong tendency to do his own "figuring" in 
his own shorthand way often greatly to the disgust and botheration 
of his clerks. 

Mr. Fraser had two great faults — he made money too fast for 
some people and did not spend it fast enough for others. Possi- 
bly if he had disarmed criticism on both these points he might 
have ended life as poor as he began it. This was not to be. — 
Men like James Fraser were born to make their A^ay in tlie 
world. Nothing short of sobtary confinement ever prevent them 
from acquiring property and the po\\'er which property brings. — 
That which the thoughtless world calls generosity and which is 
generally extravagance or shiftlessness is a trait wholly inconsist- 
ent with such a character, yet in the scale of usefulness, which 
stands first, the man who employs, or the man who gives? Avhich 
is the benefactor, 'he who spreads the spirit of pauperism by in- 
discriminate alms giving, or he who demands the sweat of in- 
dustry in exchange for the bread he distributes? 

It is not intended to even intimate that the subject of this 
brief memoir was in the slightest degree niggardly — nothing was 
farther from the fact. He gave frequently, and often liberally. 
F^ew men were less callous to the sight in sound of distress in 
any form. What is meant is to point out the folly of those who 
expect inconsistent traits in the same character. The loose grips 
which lets go, as fast as it grasps produces no result. The man 
who is always wishing to give generally has nothing to bestow, 



UISTOllV OF UAV city. 19 



kiiidsiess upgattves itself ; acquisitiveness should precede benevo- 
lence. They do not often unite in the same person. In Mr. 
Fraser's phrenology acquisitiveness of course predoniinat'/d, but 
benevolence was by no means a deficient or inactive organ. The 
secret of his success was not in his power of retaining but in 
his tremendous faculty of acquiring. 

To say that the death of such a man left a largo void in the 
scene of his toils and triumphs, is a statement for which all will 
be prepared. He had arrived at t[uite an advanced a<re, but thei'e 
was nothing in his appearance to indicate the a])proaching close. 
Those who knew him most intimately, now speak of failure bodi- 
ly and mental. To the world nothing of the kind was apparent. 
ITe had resided for some time in Connecticut, but at his last visit 
to the valley a v^-eek or two before his death, his look was as 
fresh and joyous and his step to all a[)pearanca as elastic as 
ever. When it was announced that James Fraser was dead, the 
feling was a sort of incredulity. Men could not at first under- 
stand it. Of any other man the story had been plausible, but for 
him who had defied death in a thousand forms — whose hair- 
breadth escapes had so long been the theme of those who knew 
him, for tlie rough-riding, strong-willed, omnipresent, iiulomi- 
table James Fraser to lie down and die in his bed, like other 
men was astonishing. It did not seem the true catastrophe for 
such a drama. But it was so. The shot which had so often 
missed him on the wing struck him at length in the nest. He 
died calmly and peacefully at last, surrpunded by his family and 
by every comfort whicli v.ealth and affection could bestow. — 
Those who were are at his side as the last solemn hour approach- 
ed, testify that he met it not only with the nerve of a man of 
courage but with the hope of those who look forward to a high 
and eternal life of pure happiness beyond the grave. 

Hox. J.vs. G. BiiixEY. — Mr. Birney's leputation is rather na- 
tional than local, yet a man who has been of sufficient ^veight 
of character to be nominated and supported by any I'espectable 
Party of the American people for the Presidency of the United 



20 HISTOUY OF BAT CITY 



States, must continue to be an object of iutei'est, in whatever 
place he should for any time reside. 

Mr. Birney was born in Danville, Ky., but removed lo Ala- 
bama where he spent some years of his life ; when he removed 
to Cincinnati, New York, and afterwards to Detroit, and finally 
to Lower Saginaw. He arrived here in 1841, and remained 
here until ISiiG or 1857. His residence was here in 1844; when 
with Henry Clay, and James K. Polk, as his competitors, he 
performed as the candidate of the Liberty I'arty the I'residential 
race. But as he represented an idea which was not then very 
popular, he was of course defeated. But the Presidency has 
been held by more than one man inferior to him in talents, and 
inferior in personal integ^rity and elevation of character. 

He came here to look after and impi'ove the land which he 
had purchased with the remainder of a property somewhat im- 
paired by the experiences he had gone through in the emanci- 
pation of his slave.s, and the unfriendly treatment he had met 
with in consequence, among those who did not wish the 
" institution " to made unpopular, by such opinions as he held, 
and by such acts as those opinions were expressed in. 

Mr. Birney was a welcome resident here. It is elsewhere 
stated, that he presided at the first public religious service in the 
place, and his custom was to maintain such a service during his 
stay, while his health permitted, and till others took the work 
off his hands. At these meetings, all persons, without respect 
to denominational differences, united in worship. 

Mr. Birney is remembered with great affection by the old resi- 
dents here. No matter how much they differed from him upon 
public questions, all revered him and speak of him now with 
great respect. 

He will be esteemed more fully a hundred years hence than 
he is to-day. 

It may be singular to some that a man who held this relation 
to the public should have selected his residence in a region so 
new as Lower Saginaw then was, with so few comforts and 



HISTORY 01" BAY CITY. 21 



advantages as it then afforded, and with so much of positive 
experience as it at that time involved. But Mr. Birney was led 
and governed much by ideas. His mind was somewhat of the 
contemplative sort which relies more upon itself than upon 
others. He preferred the wilderness to many of the men with 
whom his experiences had brought him into contact. He could 
here at least have peace ; and though the forest j^roffered him 
but little of occupation, such as previous life fitted him for, still 
he enjoyed their solitude and passed many comfortable days in 
what is now Bay City. Mr. Bii'ney's religious connection was 
with the Presbyterian Church. 

James McCormick. — The pioneers of the Saginaw Valley de- 
serve more than a passing notice. It is through their perseve- 
rance privations and sufferings, that this beautiful valley is now 
w^hat it is. We are now enjoying the benefits of their hard 
labor. Few of the present generation can appreciate what suf- 
ferings those pioneers, with their families, passed through. — 
Weeks and months perhaps without bread. Says an old pioneer, 
" We were like a baud of brothers ; if one had any provisions 
he divided it with his neighbor. 

One of the first pioneers of the valley was James McCormick, 
of Scotch descent, born at Albany, N. Y., May 25th, 1787 ; 
where he owned a fine I'arm, and w^as in affluent circumstances. 
He lost his property by endorsing for friends. He then col- 
lected what few effects he had, left the State, and with his large 
family, started for the far West. In 1832, he landed in Detroit, 
where he left his family for a short time, until he could find them 
a hou:ie. Here by the advice of the late John R. Williams, an 
old townsman, he removed to the Flint where he arrived in Au- 
gust, the same year. At that time the front line of settlement 
was at Grand Blanc. From there to Flint, he had to cut the 
brush and trees on each side of the Indian trail to let his wagon, 
upon which were a few household goods and his family^ to pass 
through. Consequently this was the first wagon brought to 
Flint. Here he bought a half breed title to 125 acres of land 



IlIStOKY OF H.VY CITV. 



Oil the north sMe of Flint River, and east of Sa.^inaw Street ; 
on which he built the second house that wab built at Flint. — 
Mere he remained until the spring of l!^34, when ho sold his 
title for six hundred dollars, to one Smith, who claimed an In- 
dian title to the same property. He got part of his pay, but the 
larger part he failed to receive. He then, with his family, re- 
moved ;J0 miles below, farther into the wildernes, and settled 
on the old Indian Fields, which he rented fi-om the Indians. 

Here he jjitohed a tent, and commenced building a shelter for 
his family. He remained in this place several years, tilling his 
land. About this time the small pox broke out among the Indi- 
ans, and large numbers died of the disease. Thej^ could not 
hunt, conser]^uently they woi'e in a starving condition. He hap- 
pening to have a large crop that year, furnished them with pi'o- 
visions and kept them from starving. This kindness they never 
forgot; and in their treaty with the IT. S. Government to dispose 
of their lands, they refused to sell unless subject to a lease they 
had made with James McCormiek of a mile square of land, 
where he lived, for the term of 99 years, as a recompen.se for his 
kindue.ss to them on several occasions in sup'ph-ing them with 
food, when they were unable to hunt. 

This, Mr. Schoolcraft, the Government Commissioner, refused 
to do. '' Then ;" said the chiefs, " Wo will not sell our land, 
unless our wliite brother is provided for , we will not m'f/n the 
treaty.'''' The ti'oaty was then broken up, and the Indians returned 
to their homes. (This is one among the many noble instances of 
Indian gratitude.) 

There was not a wliite raau iu the country .so much honored 
and respected by the Indians, as tlie late James Mer'ormick. — 
He was always onposed to selling them liquor, aud was always 
their protector and friend. Any grievances of theirs were 
always referr.d to lam, and his decision final; " For," said 
they, " he never lies to us." 

Some time after tliis Mr. Schoolcraft sent word to the chiefs 
that he would accede to their proposition, and invited them to 
another treatv. The Indians assembled again, and wore in- 



IIISTOUY Ol' 1!AY CITY. 



formed by Mr. Schoolcraft that he had made provisions in the 

treaty, ceding to James McCormick six hundred and forty acres 
of hxnd, or one square mik^. The Indians, with this understand - 
inoj, signed the treaty, with full contidence that Mr. Schoolcraft 
had dealt honorably with them. . This afterwards proved not to 
be the fact, as he had left it out of the treaty altogether. The 
Government afterwards sold the land occupied by Mr. McCor- 
mick, to which he thought he had a just title by the treaty, and 
he was ejected therefrom. 

lie then moved with his family to Lower Saginaw — now called 
Bay City and Portsmouth — about the year 1841. Here, with 
his son, James J., he purchased an interest in the old Ports- 
mouth Mill, the second mill on the Saginaw Eiver. He soon 
afterwards purchased the building now called the Center House, 
which was the first framed building built below Saginaw City, 
and converted it into a dwelling for his family ; where he died 
April 'id, 184G, honored and beloved both by the whites and the 
Indians. His remanis, together with his wife, Ellen, lie in a 
neighboring cemetery, and it is in contemplation, early the com- 
ing season, to erect a monument to this pioneer's memory. 

Mr. McCormick left nine children ; of whom six were boys, 
and three girls. The boys were named respectively Robert, Jo- 
seph, James J., William P.. Archibald and Andrew. Archibald 
was the first male child born at Flint, and Andrew, the first 
male child born in the Township of Taymouth, Saginaw County. 

To the above accoimt of his life, written by his son, it is 
proper to state in addition that Mr. McCormick was a man of 
considerable literary qualifications ; and that he left a volume or 
two of his poems, many of which were published in the newspa- 
pers of his day. Some steps have been taken to bring them out 
in permanent form, but ths design has not yet been realized. 

Hon. Sidney S. C.\Mrr.i;LL. — Mr. Campbell was from Oneida 
County, New York. His town was called Paris. He came to 
Michigan in 1830, and settled at Pontiac, whence he removed 
to Cass Eiver Bridge , arriving on the 1st day of March, 1836. 



24 mSTOltY OF BAV CITV. 



Here he laid out a town and called it Bridgeport ; his partner in 
the business being Mr. G. D. Williams, It was surveyed by 
Capt. Pai'k s, of Poutiac ; a post office was established there, and 
Mr. Campbell was appointed Postmaster. This being in the 
days of the gre; t land speculation, lots were wonderfully high 
in Bridgeport, and Mr. C. sold some three blocks in his town in 
the woods, for §000. Whether they were " water lots" or not, 
is not said. As the times changed the estimate of fronter and 
other town property changed also ; and from being very precious, 
town lots became a poor sort of property, Bridgeport did not 
grow to the size of Detroit in some years, and if report be true, 
has not yet C[uite overtaken the (Jity of the Straits ; although it 
is a very respectable place. 

Mr. Campbell came to Lower Saginaw in iJ^oT ; had him a 
house built where the Clobe Hotel now stands, and moved into 
it in April of the same year. He has ever since lived here, and 
has held various public offices, as appears in our historical sketch 
of Bay City. He is at present Judge of Probate f(n- Bay 
('ounty, and has apparently many years of life before him yet. 
His residence is a pleasant place below the city, and is not in- 
cluded within the city limits. 

.Joseph F. Maksac. — Capt. Marsac is of French origin, and 
was born near Detroit, on the 2oth of December, 1793. He is 
consequently seventy-three years of age at this time. He vis- 
ited the Saginaw region at various times, at an early day, and 
before settlement in it was thought of. 

lu November, 1888, he removed to Lower Saginaw, making 
his ti'ip in the steamboat Gov. 2Iarcy, and settled at the place now 
occupied by James J. MeCormick. He afterwards removed to 
Portsmouth, where he now resides. For some j-ears after his 
removal here he held office under the Government, as Interpi'eter 
and Inspector of the Revenues. He is now a farmer. 

Previous to his removal to the Saginav»' Valley he had seen 
considerable of affairs, having been employed at first in the Cus- 
tom House, at Detroit, for about eleven years ; then residing 



IIISTOKY OF BAY CITY. 25 

near Baltimore ; then at Grosse Point, eight miles fi'om Detroit, 
on account he says of some trouble with the Indians. He was 
one of the persons employed in the building of Fort Gratiot, 
near Port Huron. He went to Maiden, to build a fort there ; 
but the Treaty of Ghent having been made the fort was aban- 
doned, and he returned home. He spent a year at Monroe, in 
hunting; there being a great plenty of game in that region. — 
Afterwards he visited Chicago, and was engaged with Kinzie 
and others, in selling goods to the Indians. Chicago then con- 
sisted of five houses. This was in 1816. One of his trips for 
trade was this : He started for the interior on horseback, but 
sold his horse at Xiles —though Niles was not there then either 
in name or fact— and procuring a row boat, which he loaded 
with corn for the trade at Chicago, he rowed down the St. Jo- 
seph River to its mouth, and into the lake, cruising about the 
south shore to its head, until he reached Chicago. From Chi- 
cago to Detroit his return was on foot, by an Indian trail. — 
From his farm near Detroit, in 1819, with Gen. Lewis Cass, he 
visited Saginaw City, called then 0-sa-ge-nong, or " home of the 
Sacs," where a treaty was made. His retui-n to Detroit was in 
a vessel, and his employment for eleven years was again in the 
Custom House, Gov. Trowbridge being the officer in chief. 

(]Japt. Marsac is still hale and hearty; speaks several langua- 
ges ; but his native French better than any. In conversation 
he is inclined to mix them considerably, but is easily understood, 
and is quite interesting, as well from his varied experi- 
ences as the odd bits of knowledge he has managed to pick up. 

Hox. Albkt Millkk. — Now a resident of Portsmouth, emigra- 
ted from the State of Vermont, in 1832, and has been a constant 
inhabitant of the Saginaw Valley from that day to this. His 
earliest residence was in Saginaw City ; where he was engaged 
for some years in selling goods ; but in 1839, he removed to a 
farm upon the Tittabawassee River ; whether attracted to that 
locality by the beauty of the region, or the beauty of its name, 



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I 



lie does not state; but he resided there till the year 1S48, wheu 
he came to Portsmouth, where he still lives. 

As early as 188G lie had surveyed the Town of Tortsmouth, 
intending to make of it a tine city, if possible, along with the 
other great towns which were taking root all over the western 
prairies, and along all the rivers of this new world. Flis town, 
like the rest, had to wait a little : but it is coming on neverthe- 
less, and will be a place to live in if any is in this valley. 

While living at Saginaw City, Mr. Miller was appointed by 
(-Tovernor Mason, in IS;.;"), a Justice of the Peace and Judge of 
Probate for the (Jounty of Saginaw. Michigan, was then a ter- 
ritory ; but upon its becoming a State he was elected to the lat- 
ter office — Judge of Probate for the term of four years — and at 
the end of his term he was elected again ; so that he held the office 
nine years, and thus earned his title fairly — " Judge Miller" — a 
title by the way not oidy of honor, but of convenience, as it 
serves to distinguish him from the other Millers, very numerous 
hei'eabouts, and even from the " Albert Millers," of whom there 
are moi'e than one. 

Judge Miller also served the State as a Member of the Legis- 
lature for one term. He sat with that body in 1847, at its last 
session held in I)etroit ; at which session some business of con- 
siderable importance to the State was transacted. 

On his arrival at Portsmouth, in 1848, the place was consider- 
ably new. Xot two acres of cultivated land existed in the place. 
It consisted in fact of a few cabins and a little clearing about the 
mill, then in process of erection. This mill was built by B. K. 
Hall, Cromwell Barney and Judge Miller. It was the first in 
the place, and the second upon the Saginaw Piver. It still runs, 
though it may have to call in the principle of the Indian's gun 
for its identity, which though it had a new barrel, stock, lock 
and ramrod, was the same old gun yet. In 1852, Portsmouth 
consisted of about one hundred persons. Of these, the cholera, 
in two weeks, removed nine. Of the society left a number yet 
remain in the place, Judge Miller among them. 



IirSTOKY OF HAY CITY. 27 

He has fre(]^uently held town offices, and is an Elder in the 
Presbyterian Church at Bay City. He is now in the midst of 
his days, and will it is hoped remain to be useful many years. 

IsK.vKL CatliiV. — He was born in Chemung, now Schuyler Co., 
N. y., in 1814. Hls chosen trade was that of Joiner, which he 
prosecuted for several years in his younger days, at Brooklyn ; 
and while there visited Europe as ship's carpenter upon the ship 
Hudson. In 1841 he returned to (Miemung, a ad thence emigra- 
ted to Lower Saginaw. His first passage from Saginaw City 
was made upon a small schooner which happened to be passing. 
The only post office at that time for the region was at Saginaw 
City, and the mails were obtained whenever it was practicable ; 
sometimes once in a month, and with great good luck once a 
week. The country was a dense forest, and the surface was uni- 
formly covered with water to a late period ; often till J uly. The 
offer of all the region on condition of living upon the land, 
would not at that time been thought worth acceptance by every 
young man. 

There were then but four dwelling houses m the place. Ono 
of these was kept as a public house ; but upon his arrival, Mr. 
C. could get no dinner, fi'om the fact that the establishment pos- 
sessed nothing eatable to make a dinner of. At the mouth of 
the Kaw-kaw-lin Elver, however, at the hovise of Mr. Harvey 
Williams, he obtained something in the way of supper. Thence 
he made his way to KaAv-kaw-lin village, where he assisted in 
building a mill then in process of erection, by Eraser and Bar- 
ney. He had the superintendence of this mill for a couple of 
years, and then took up his residence at l^ower Saginaw ; where 
he has survived its different changes of name and incorpora- 
tion ; being at one time its Postmaster ; and where he has 
raised and reared a family. In company with Mr. Eraser he 
built one of the first mills here, and has ever since been en- 
gaged in the manufacturing of lumber. Mr. C. is still in the 
midst of his years, and bids fair to be useful a long while yet. — 
He is an influential member of the Episcopal Church, and an 
honored citizen. 



28 nrsTOKY of bay city. 



BAY CITY NEW^rAPEES. 

The fii-st newspaper published in Bay City, was known as tlie 
Bay City Prkss. It was Republican in politics, and was only 
issued for a few weeks, some time in the year lS.')(j. The paper 
was owned by Mr. P. Joslin, and was edited by the lion. James 
Birney. The office was in the old Watson warehouse, which 
was burned down in the great fire of ISlJ;"). 

Succeeding- it came a Weekly paper, at first called Thk Pukss, 
and afterwards the Bay City Pkess axd Timks. Its publication 
was commenced in 1850, by the late \Vm. Bryce, and was con- 
tinued until the fall of 18(i4, when he accepted the position of 
Quartermaster of the '20th Michigan Infantry, and the paper 
was discontinued. Originally it was neutral in politics, but 
shortly previous to the campaign of 1 SfiU, it became Republican 
in its preferences. After the discontinuance of his paper, the 
printing material was purchased by the "Journal Company," and 
in October, 18G4, a Weekly Republican paper named Bay City 
JouKNAL, with Mr. John Culbert as Editor, made its appearance, 
and which is continued at the present time by Mr. J. Culbert, 
he having bought out the other members of the "Journal Co." 

In June, 1864, Mr. Wm. T. Kennedy formerly of the Rural 
New Yorker, of Rochester, New \"ork, commenced issuing a 
Weekly Democratic paper entitled tlie Bay City Signal, and 
which is being published at present. 

CHURCHES. 

The first visitants and settlers to the Saginaw Valley were of 
the Catholic Church ; and received the occasional visits of the 
members of that faith from 1830 and onward to their settlement 
here. 

The first Protestant religious service of a public character was 
held at the original school house, which stood upon the ground 
adjoining James Shearer's mill, it was presided over by Hon. 
Jas. G. Birney, deceased. 



HISTOKY OF BAY CITY. 29 

The matter of religious Jenoinination was not yet known ; but 
j)eople of all sects met and worshipped together. This was in 
1841. 

Tt is remembered also, that in this school house, a Temperance 
meeting was held, and an address delivered by Hon. Gerritt 
Smith, of I'etersboro, N. Y., a name well known in the United 
vStates. 

The first Protestant Church edifice erected in the place was 
that now owned by the Methodist denomination. It wasbuilt in 
18 — , as a Union Church ; and in part paid for by a subscription. 
But subsequently, the principal portion of the worshippers being 
Methodists, and desiring a Church of their own, it was relin- 
quished to them upon their assuming the liabilities, consisting 
of a fcAv hundred dollars which encumbered the property. 

I'reviously to this the ( 'atholic Church had been built ; being 
commenced in the winter of 1850-1 ; and was the first Church 
edifice in the place. The several denominations are sketched as 
follows, besides those hei'e enumerated, there are at present two 
Lutheran Churches; one of them being at present engaged in the 
erection of a large and fine edifice. There is also a Universalist 
meeting held in the Coiirt room, though without a formal organ- 
ization at present. 

PEOTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHUECH. 

The Protestant Episcopal Church, iu Bay City, Michigan, be- 
gins its history in the Fitzhugh Family. The first of its com- 
municants it will be observed is, Mrs. Wm. D. Fitzhugh, whose 
husband Avas leader in Church efforts at first. To the zeal and 
fidelity of Mr. Israel Catlin, (connected by marriage with the 
same family), the Parish owes its preservation in the important 
struggles. 

The Family, possessing large real estate in this Valley and 
devotedly attached to the Church, did in conjunction with Col. 
Henry Eaymond and some of lesser influence, early exert them- 
selves to bring her holy ministrations here ; and have ever .«ince 
been, in some one or more of its members, her main supports. 



30 mSTOKV OK HAV CITV. 

The first Protestant Episcopal ordained minister whose sor- 
vicas were had at this point, then called Lower Saginaw, wa^ 
the Rev. (deacon) Joseph Adderly, missionary at Saginaw <Jity. 
He had no regular services iiere and came but three times, and 
those in the fall of ISoO. 

Tlie Kev. Daniel B. Lyon, misaiunary to Saginaw < 'ity from 
December iJlst, 1851, to July 4th, 185:2, came here a few times 
(perhaps half a dozen), in that interval. The first clergyman 
to visit the field regularly was the Rev. Voltaire Spalding, who 
become missionary to this whole region, making Saginaw City 
his home, on the l^'id day of January, 1 803. He officiated here 
on each third Sunday, and received from the flock in support 
^H){) per annum. The connection and arrangement continued 
until the resignation of his stations, on ur about the first of June 
1858. About a year after his arrival — on the -Itli day of March 
1854 — the I'arish organization took place under the name and 
title of "Trinity Church, Lower Saginaw, Saginaw County? 
^Michigan. " The corporators were, Henry Raymond, Israel Cat- 
lin, Daniel Burns, John Drake, Geo. E. Smith, Elijah S. Catlin, 
Jonathan S. Barclay, Barzillai B. Hart, Henrj' Young, Curtis 
Plunger, Richard Padley, Henry U . Alvord, H. H. Chapman 
and Jas. Hays. 

Rev. Mr. Spalding presided at the organization, and Col. 
Henry Raymond Avas Secretary ; Israel Catlin was elected Senior 
Warden, and Richard Padley Junior Warden ; and Curtis Mun- 
ger, George E. Smith, B. B. Hart, Daniel Burns, J. S. Barclay 
Henry Raymond, Thomas Carney and Hiram F. Eerris Vestry _ 
men. 

By referring to the Register of St. John's (Jhurch, Saginaw 
City, it will be found that there were at the time Mr. Spalding 
resigned his charge, five communicants belonging to this Church. 

From Mr. Spalding's departure in June LS58, to May 1800, 
the Parish was without a Pastor. Nevertheless, in this intereg- 
num the few churchmen were not idle. On the best of plats 
allotted by the original Patentees to Church sites and of which 
Messrs. Chas. Fitzhugh, Israel Catlin and Henry Raymond had 



HlSTOnV OV 1?VY CITY. 81 

taken possession the preceding "inter, hj depositing lumber and 
begining a Chinch, tlie Parish with very little help from abroad, 
erected a neat and ecclisological edifice. By the special exer- 
tions of Mr. Catlin, this edifice was coxsfx'ratb;d to the worship 
of G(.)l), TUE Fathkr, Tin: So^ and Holy (Ihost, by the Riglit 
Rev. Samuel x\llen McCoskh^y on the 5th Thursday after Easter 
May Idth, 18G0. 

The Eev. Edward Magee, by an arrangement witli tlie vestry of 
8t. John's Church, Saginaw City, took charge of this fold on Sun- 
day after Ascension, May -0th, IStjO, devoting to it alternate 
Sundays; or half of his time, receiving therefor 1300 per annum. 
Thii^arrangement continued until tlie 25th of May, 1861, when 
he resigned his charge of St. John's Church, Saginaw City, and 
confined his labors wholly to this Parish, lill by sickness com- 
pelled to leave, on Thursday preceding Advent Sunday, Nov. 
18th, 1861. This ministery of a year and a half shows a list 
of 11 Baptisms, 6 contirmations, 1 marriage, and 2 burials. — 
The number of communicants beloncjinar to the Church at the 
time of his resignation, being about twenty, The number 
of families twenty. 

From this time onward to the coming of the Rev. Gilbert B- 
Hayden, 24th day of November, 1862, (to whom the Parish is 
indebted for this condensed record of its history), the Parish was 
again vacant , but for the most of the space, a Sunday school 
was maintained by the pious exertions of the senior Warden. — 
In this interval, too, the ladies of the Congregation got up a 
supper, on the evening of June 25th, 1862, for the benefit of 
the Church, and realized $72. During his ministry seven were 
admitted to the sacred Rite of Confirmation — ten communicants 
were received into the Parish from abroad — making the number 
of communicants belonging to the Church, at the time of his 
resignation, August 1st, I860, about thirty-seven. 

On the 25th of September, 1863, the Rev. A. M. Lewis was 
called to the Rectorship of this Parish and entered upon his 
duties the 1st of October, 1863. He continued his ministrations 
for two years, resigning his charge on the last Sunday in Sept. 



32 



HISTOKV OF HAV ( ITV. 



1865. l)uring liis Recttorship the riirish (!!iliirg(Hl tlie church 
edifice at au expense of ^l.'JOO, more than doubUng its capacity. 
He baptized 53 persons, lli adults and 41 children, pi-esented to 
the ]3ishop 2G for confirmation, celebrated 7 marriages and per- 
formed 13 burials. 

The number of communicants received into tlie I'arish from 
abroad during his incumbency was twenty-four. At the time of 
his resignation there were about sixty-five communicants belong- 
ing to this Church. On tlie 19th of January, ISOC*, tlie Vestry 
of this Parish extended a unanimous call to the Rev. l-'ayette 
Royce, Kector of Grace Church, Nuiida, N. Y., to become their 
Pastor. He accepted their call on or about tlic 1st (jf February, 
186G, and entered ujion his duties on the 4th day of the follow- 
jng month, being the od Sunday in Lent The Congregation 
having been without a Eector five months. He finds the Parish 
in a healthy condition — in debt $000, for the enlargement of 
the Church, and in great need of a Parsonage. The number of 
communicants belonging to the Church at the time the present 
Rector assumed charge, as nearly as he can ascertain, were about 
sixty. A Sunday school has been sustained with more or less 
success from the time of the organization of the Parish. The 
average number of pupils being about 25. 

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 

The Church was organized on the 4th of September, 1856, 
under the title of the First Presbyterian Church of Lower Sagi- 
naw, by Rev. Lucius J. Root. It consisted at first of only eight 
m.embers, and worshipped for a time in a public school house ; the 
congregation corresponding in size with the Church. 

Hon. Albert Miller, w^as its first oflicer, being elected deacon 
soon after its first organization. Although the Church was Pres- 
byterian in form from the first, it was without a session until 
June, 1858, when Hon. A. Miller, and Scott W. Sayles were 
chosen, and ordained as presiding Elders. 

Rev. L. J. Root was called to the pastorate, and installed by 
the Presbytery of Saginaw, on tlie 17th of November, 1858 ; and 



HISTOKi' OF B\Y CITY. 33 

this relation continued until February, 1800, when his dismission 
took place. 

After his removal, Rev. E. J. Stewart' became the Stated Siip- 
ply of the congregation ; entering upon his work in June, 1861, 
and continuing until September, 180-1. 

In January, 18G8, Messrs. Bazrillei B. Hart, Dr. Goo. E. 
Smith and James S. Monroe, were elected presiding Elders, and 
in October, 18Go, H. I). Towan was added to the Eldership. 

Mr. Sayles died duriiig the year 18(»4, and Mr. Towan removed 
from the place in the same year ; leaving the session at present, 
constituted of Hon. A. Miller, Dr. Geo. E. Smith, B. B. Hart 
and Jas. L. Monroe, with the pastor of the Church. 

After its early worship in the school house, as already narrated, 
the congregation occupied the Court Eoom, and a public Hall by 
turns, and increasing somewhat with the growth of the place. — 
During the year 1861, a Church edifice, somewhat smaller in 
size than the one at present occupied, was erected ; but in the 
midst of the celebration of the Lord's Supper within its walls in 
Eebruary, 1S6'J, it took fire, from some defect in its furnace, and 
was consumed. 

The present edifice was immediately undertaken; and by ■ the 
vigorous exertions of the Minister, Rev. E. J. Stewart, was com- 
pleted and dedicated, nearly free of debt, on the 25th of Decem- 
ber, 1863. 

The Church organization has grown from its original eight, to 
an entire membership of one hundred and twenty-three. Of 
these, eight have died, and twenty-six dismissed to other connec- 
tions; leaving as the present membership, eighty -nine. 

The present pastor, Rev. J. Ambrose Wight, was called in 
April, 1865 ; commenced his labors in May; and was installed as 
Pastor in November following. 

A weekly prayer meeting, and a Sabbath school have always 
been maintained by the Church. The present Superintendent 
of the Sunday school is Mr. Jas. L. Monroe, and the school 
numbers something over one hundred members. 

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34 



mSTOliy OF BAY CITY. 



The present Church edifice is of wood, well built, and seated: 
and is forty by eighty feet on the ground. It has a tower and 
spire. It has 72 slips , and is furnished with a singers gallery ; 
beneath which is a large vestibule, used as a lecture and confer- 
ence room. The Church will seat four hundred persons. It is 
heated by a furnace. Its position is on Washington street near 
Tenth, on the highest and pleasantest grounds in the City, and 
the region around it is in process of filling up with good build- 
ings, with much rapidity. 



FIEST BAPTIST CHUECH. 

On the 15th day of June, A, D. 1858, the first Baptist Church 
was organized in what is now Bay County, and consisted of four- 
teen members, six of whom were residents of" Bay City and eight 
of Portsmouth. The name of the society was the First Baptist 
Church of Portsmouth and Bay City, and a house of worship 
was subsequently built, mostly through the eflfbrts and with 
means furnished by John N. Braddock, who has since gone to 
his rest. The pulpit was'supplied by Pev. S. Handy — "who rests 
from his labors and his works do follow him." Rev. T. Corneluis 
now of Ann Arbor, took charge until 8ept. 1st, 18G1, when Pev. 
Franklin Johnson became Pastor, and continued for two years, 
preaching part of that time in Bay City, Sabbath evenings, occu- 
pying the County Court Room alternately with the First Pres- 
byterian Society of Bay City, until Feb. 2, 1862, when they 
expected to have services every evening in the same place, the 
Presbyterian society having that day taken possession of their 
house of worship just completed but owing to its destruction by 
fire that day during the services, the Presbyterians were driven 
back to their old quarters, and the Baptists then obtained the 
use of Birney Hall from the Masons, who held and occupied it 
as a Masonic Hall, which they continued to occupy for Sabbath 
school, public worship and prayer meetings, until the occupation 
of their house of worship on Washington Avenue. 



niSTOUY OF BAY CITY. 85 

February 2tl, 1862, the day oq which the Presbyterian chun h 
Avas burned, the Baptists of Bay City organized a Sabbath school 
with less than six scholars. 

In the spring of 1863, the late Mr. James Fraser commenced 
the erection of a beautiful house on lots donated by himself and 
Dr. D. H. Fitzhugh, on Washington Avenue, which was com- 
pleted and dedicated the 18th of August. 1863, costing with the 
furniture nearly ^5,000. A church having been formed in Bay 
City on the 18th of July preceeding, by 27 members who with- 
drew from the Portsmouth and Bay City Church for that pur- 
pose, and the Rev. Franklin Johnson was installed Pastor, who 
continued until May, 1865, when the health of himself and wife 
obliged him to remove east. He was succeeded by Rev. S. L, 
Holman, who remained until October, 1865, sii ce which time the 
Church has been without a Pastor. They have recently extend- 
ed a call to the Rev. D. Bennett Patterson, of Staten Island, 
New York, who enters upon his duties here the first of May 
next. The Church members at this date, (March, 1866), num- 
ber 103 ; and the Sabbath school members about 90. 
CATHOLIC CHURCH. 

Visits of Catholic Clergymen to Bay County from the year 
1829 to 1850, by Rev. M. Kundig, L. Kilroy, P. Kendekens, V. 
G. Louis Monaghan. Rev. T. Kendekens visited in 1850 Bay 
City, at that time Lower Saginaw. The present church, (called 
St. Joseph), was commenced under his directions in the winter 
1850-51, on lots No. 9 and 10, block 27, donated by the Com- 
pany : Mr. J. Birney executed the deed. He made his monthly 
visits to said place, until August 1852. He was succeeded by 
Rev. H. T. H. Schutges, the present pastor of Bay City. He 
attended to Saginaw Valley for a period of ten years. Re- 
siding first in Saginaw City. Removed to Bay City in 1855. 
Under his care St. Joseph Church was finished, and an addition 
of 14 feet with steeple was made. The church is 72x40, well 
finished and ornamented. A residence for Pastor was built in 
1856. The number of Catholics was small in 1852 — about 
twenty — at present there are at least 200 Catholics. 



36 



fU«TOKY OK HAY CITY. 



A Catholic ^vave yard was donated by James Marsac; the 
deed executed by Capt. Joseph Marsac, heir of James, about 
1 S4(>. This grave yard being iu the center of the town was sold 
for the benefit of the Church. Mr. Michael Daily donated a 
five acre lot for a grave yard, on the Avest side of the river. — 
Mr. Wm. I). Fitzhugh of Mt. JSlorris, N. Y.. donated five acres 
on the east side of the river for a Catholic grave yard. 

MA80NI(_'. 

In October, I SCO, a Dispensation was granted by M. W. Grand 
Master to Wm. 11. McCormick as W. M., Wm. A Bryce, as 8. 
W. and N. B. Bradley as J. W., for the organization of a Lodge 
of Free and accepted Masons at Bay City, and a charter w^as 
granted January 11th, 18G1, by the lamented Vol II. S. Eoberts 
then M. W. G. M. 

At the election held in December prior to the granting of the 
charter, Wm. A. Bryce was elected Master, serving two years, 
and who was succeeded by N. B. Bradley, the present Master, 
this being his 8d year in that office. 

The first meetings of the Lodge were held in a small room iu 
rear of Bay City Post office, which was conducted by Wm. A. 
Brvce, and was located in the upper part of the building former- 
ly occupied by C. R. Jennison, on ground now occupied by the 
Fraser Hotel Block, from which place they soon after moved into 
Birney Hall, which was fitted up by them and occupied until 
1864, when their present Lodge room was built for them by Mr. 
Fraser. 

The regular meetings are held on Wednesday on or before the 
full of the moon in each month, weekly meetings are held for 
work. 

The present officers are, 

N. B. Bradley, W. M. Ed. Wood, J D. 

H. H. Hatch, S. W. Isaac Marston, iSec'y. 

Geo. C. Frey, J. W. C. Munger, Treas. 

E. J. Carney, S. D. A. W. Tripp, Tyler. 

Present number of members, 71. 



HISTORY OF li.VY CITY. 37 

Members deceased, H. W. Jennison, Geo. E. Alvord, C'has. 
Smith and W. A. Bryce. 

The following named members have done battle for the Union 
in the late Rebellion: 

Brevet Brig. Gen. B. E. Partridge, who entered the service in 
the 16th Mich. Inf ty, as Sergeant. 

Col. H. S. Raymond, as Capt. in the 23d ;^^ichigan Inf'ty. 

Capt. Geo. R. Alvord, as Q. M. Sergeant. 

(Japt. Jas. G. Bifney, now on duty at Salt Lake City, U. T. 
who entered as private in the 7th C'avalry. 

Sergeant Byron C. Bedell. 

GOOD TEMPLARS. 

Bay City I^odge, No. 1(19, I. 0. G. Templars was organized 
Nov. 13th, 1860. The Society holds regular meetings every 
Monday evening. It numbers at present about 100 members. 

SCHOOLS. 

Schools do not always wait for shool houses, but they do of 
necessity wait for pupils, and for teachers to instruct them. 

There was no school house here till the year 1843-4. But a 
school, of some five or six pupils, had been taught, by Miss Clark 
who became Mrs. Drew, some two years after, and until her 
marriage ; matrimony in this instance, as in many others, arrest- 
ing a good educational enterprise. Miss Clark's school was kept 
in a private house. 

In 1843 a small framed school house was commenced, and com- 
pleted the next season, at an expense of two hundred dollars. — 
This building, though humble as to cost and dimensions, was a 
very useful structui-e ; accommodating not the school alone, but 
all public, political, moral and religious meetings for several 
years. In truth it was the public "Hall"' of Lower Saginaw. 

A Miss Robinson from Flint was the first teacher within its 
walls. She was succeeded by Carlos Bacon, Rev. T. J. Root and 
Edward Paring. In 18 — , the house upon Adams street at pres- 
ent in use was erected. The other teachers in the Public school, 



38 IIISTORV OF liAV CITV. 



as Principals, have been Wm. Gano, E. B. Deniven and Peter S. 
Ileinordt. It is safe to remark, that with the increase of the 
place, there has been a correspondent multiplication of pupils 
attendant upon one Public school. 

The present system is that of the Union school ; and a very 
and salutary record of rules for their regulation has been adopt- 
ed. It is in contemplation to grade the schools, and to make 
sufficient provision for them as to buildings, at an early day. — 
The city has at present two large buildings, of wood, for their 
use. 

The Globe Hotel, No. 202 Nortli Water Street, is a popular 
place of resort for all who appreciate good eating and drinking. 
Meals are served at all hours, upon the European plan. Its 
present proprietor, Mr. A. N. Eouech, is a model Landlord, and 
his reputation as a caterer is unimpeached. The Billiard Eoom, 
connected with the Hotel, is furnished with all the modern im- 
provements. 

Residents of Bay City and other places on the line of water 
transportation can always find a desirable assortment of Crock- 
ery in all its varieties ; Carpets, Oilcloths, Mirrors, Cutlery, 
Plated Goods, Filters, &c., &c., at the House-furnishing Empo- 
rium of Elliott & Harrison, South Water Street, East Saginaw. 
Their Store is situated on the Dock, just above the Bridge, and 
the Eiver Boats land in the immediate vicinity, making it the 
most convenient location for the river trade that could be found. 
Packages and Parcels are delivered on board the Boats, and eve- 
rything desirable is done for the convenience of customers. — 
Hotels and Wholesale Dealers are supplied at liberal prices. 
Their facilities for supplying the wants of the public are unsur- 
passed. 

J. Z. Newcomb commenced business in July, 1S65. His 
Store, South Water Street, is large and commodious., and well 
stocked with everything pertaining to the Dry Goods Trade. — 
Having had a large experience in the Dry Goods Trade in one of 
the largest cities of Western New York, he fully understands his 



HISTOKY OF BAY CITY. 39 

business, and the interests of bis customers will at all times 1)h 
safely guarded. He is gentlemanly in his manners, and is a 
fair and square dealer. We bespeak for him an increased pat- 
ronage. 

The Store of Messrs. Cross & Begley, Dealers in Drugs and 
Medicines, deserves more than a mere passing notice. The pro- 
prietors are both Physicians of skill and prominence in their 
profession ; and having had twenty -five years experience in the 
Drug and Medicine business they may be relied upon with all 
confidence in putting up prescriptions. 

To say their Store is arranged in good taste would not be 
enough ; the design and execution of its interior arrangements 
would do credit to similar establishments in larger cities. — 
Its location is central, and the finest one in the city, be- 
ing in the Fraser Hotel Block, having two fronts, one on Water, 
and one on Center Street. Doctor Cross, as a surgical operator, 
ranks among the first in his profession. His recent successful 
operation in extracting a "fatty tumor" from the back, beneath 
the shoulder blade, of a young lady of this city, reflects great 
credit upon him as a surgeon of the first order. Doctor Cross 
is a graduate of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, and Li- 
centiate of the Medical Board of Upper Canada. They are 
both reliable gentlemen, and their store is a model one in all its 
appointments. 

The Iron Foundry business of John McDowell was established 
in 186G, by John Burden, who continued the business until 
1862, when John McDowell purchased his interest, and still 
continues the business. The buildings are large and commo- 
dious, and eighteen first class workmen are constantly employed. 
The proprietor is a practical mechanic, and the fact that he has 
had 35 years experience, is a sufficient guarantee that he fully 
understands everv branch of his business. 



BAY COUNTY OFFICERS. 



Sheriff.— ratric'k J. Perrott. 
County Clerk. — Nathaniel Whittemore. 
Register of Deeds. — rBeruard Witthauer. 
County Treasurer. — Algernon S. Munger. 
Judge of Probate. — Sidney S. Campbell. 
Prosecuting Attorney. — Luther Beckwith. 
Circuit Court Commissioner. — Archibald Mi;J).)!iell. 
( lounty Surveyor. — James M. Johnstone. 
('Oroner. — Oliver IT. P. Goodwin. 



BAY CITY OFFICERS. 



Mayor. — James Watson 
Recorder. — William T. Kennedy, .Ir. 
City Treasurer. — Ernst Prank. 
Marshal. — Horace Becker. 

Directors of the Poor;— O. II. P. Goodwin, Thomas (^arno}'. 
Aldermen — First JFard. — Jerome Sweet, Jacob Knoblaugh. 
Second Ward. — Jacob H. Little, Henry S. Morris. 
Third 77 Wf/.— Angus Miller, Phillip Simon. 
Justices of the Peace. — Constantine Kinderman, Charles H. 
Dennison, John McNamara. 



BAY CITY DIRECTORY. 



Abbreviations. — For ab., read above; bds,, boards; het., Ictween 
carp., carpenter; cor., corner; col'd colored ; E., East li., house; 
lab., laborer; manuf., mannfacttirer ; nianufy., manujactory; N. 
«or^/j ; propr., proprietor; res., residence ; S., south. 

The word Street is implied. 



Abstract County Records, Bush Beujamin F, 301 N Water. 

Adams George, Shoemaker, bds 213 S. Water. 

Adams John, Farmer, h east end Twenty-Second. 

Adams Manville, laborer, h 1601 S Water. 

Adams Frederick, laborer, h 622 Howard. 

Alord Joseph, lab h 325 Fraser. 

Alvord Hubert, steamboat captain, bds 108 S Monroe. 

Alward Joseph, lab, h 420 N Jefferson. 

Anderson Alexander, tailor, h 516 N Saginaw. 

Andrews Anthony, shoemaker, bds 125 S Water. 

Andrus William, sawyer, h 124 Bowery. 

Aplin & Bro, (George & Henry H A) Grocers, 117 S Water. 

Aplin George, (Aplin & Bro) h 117 S Water, 

Aplin Henry H (Aplin & Bro)h 117 S Water, 

Arnold Frederick, bakery, 114 Fifth, h same. 

Arnold Godfried, Bakery, 215 S Water, h same. 

Arnold John, lab, h 301 S Washington. 

Atkins L Q,, undertaker 1405 S Water, h same. 

Averell Charles M, 510 N Water. 

Azherman Christian, Confectioner, h 641 S Washington. 



Babcock Edward, painter, h 313 S Jackson. 

Babo Charles, saloon, 114 Center, h 123 S Jefferson. 

Babo P, clerk, bds 501 Fifth. 



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Meals Served at all Hours, 

Upon the European Plan. 



A Good Stable in Rear of the Hotel. 



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Supplied with Schulenburg's Tables, Combination Cushions. 

Ice Cream and all kinds of Refreshments in 
their season furnished on short notice. 

A large and commodious Hall to let for concerts, theatres, and 
all traveling troupes. 



J. Z. NEWCOMB, Jobber and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, 



BAY CITY DIKECTOBY. 43 

Babstman George, shoemaker, h 216 S Saeinaw. 

Bailey George O, clerk, bds 208 Fifth. 

Bailey J A, clerk, bds 208 Fifth. 

Baker Alfred W, lumber inspector, h 306 S Jefferson. 

Baker C, (Smith B & Brown) Park & McDowell's dock near 

bridge, h Fifth. 
Baker H A, ice dealer, bds 514 N Water. 
Balanger Alfred, carp, bds 317 S Saginaw. 
Ballantine John, lab, h 325 Woodside Avenue. 
Bancroft, F A, clerk, bds 503 S Water. 
Banerntind Vincent, clerk, bds 808 Centre. 
Baptist Church, 118 N Washington. 
Barbaw Joseph carp, h 214 S Madison. 
Barclay J S, h 325 N Washington. 
Barlow Will, clerk, bds 512 N Water. 
Barney John, drayman, h Fraser's Second Addition. 
Barret Alexander, carp, h 418 Fitzhugh. 
Barrett J W, (Brown & B) 1113 Fourth, h 512 Eighth, 
Barse C V B, (B & Morris) res Clean, N Y. 
BAESE & MOERIS, (C V B B & H S M) hardware, 310 N 

Water. 
Barse M W, clerk, bds 802 Centre. 
Bartle James, fisherman, bds 908 Seventh. 
Bartlett Lyman, laborer, h 501 Eraser. 
Bartley David, carp, Fraser's Second Addition. 
Bassett E H, clerk, bds Wolverton House. 
Bay City Lodge, No 129, I G T, 211 N Water. 
Bay City Signal, Kennedy William T, Editor and propr, 211 N. 

Water. 
Beach H G, tinner, 203 N Water, h 211 N Washington. 
Beattie James, clerk, bds 310 S Madison. 
Beattie John, h 310 S Madison. 
Beattie N, clerk, bds 310 S Madison. 
Becker Horace, propr Barclay House, 202 Third. 
Beck with & Cook, (L B & J E C) lawyers, 301 N Water. 
Beckwith Luther, (B & Cook) h Centre. 
Beebe E H, sawyer, bds Milliken House. 
Bellmore Mrs A, h Fraser's Second Addition. 
Bemunder Peter, lab, h 317 N Jackson. 
Bennet James S, sailor, h 609 S Jefferson. 
Berdikzi Bertold lab, h 602 S Adams. 
Bermont John, sawyer, h 617 N Saginaw. 
Berthold George, lab, h 209 Howard. 

Binder & Co, (W B & C Scheurman) Dry Goods, 211 N Water. 
Binder William, (Binder & Co) res Saginaw City. 
Birch Miss Esther, teacher, 321 Broadway, bds Portsmouth. 
Birney James, lawyer, 217 N Water, h Tenth. 

Clothing, and Fancy Goods, 103, S. Water St., Bay City, 



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Manufacturei' and Dealer in 



^m GENTS' FURNISHING 



WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. 



Persons desirous of buying GOODS CHEAP FOR CASH, 

will find it to their interest to examine the new and 

extensive Stock of Boots and Shoes, of every 

style and description, just received at 

No. 300, N Water St., opposite the Post Office, 

BAY €ITY. MI€H. 



OIF -Bj^ir oiTY, imiich:. 



PAXO UP CAPITA3b5 J^1005000. 



C. W. GIBSON, President, H. J. CLARK, Cashier. 



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Collections and Remittances Promptly made. 
No. 212, North AVater Street. 



J. Z. NEWCOMB, Jobber and Pvetail Dealer in Dry Goods, 



BAY crrr directory. 45 

Bligh Samuel, bookkepper, bds 907 Centre. 

Bligh Theodore M, Physician, h 907 Centre. 

Bloedon Loviis, Furniture, 413 N Water, h 402 S Washington. 

Blodget Horace, Engineeii h 013 N Adams. 

Bodwin C, ki,b, h 523 N INLadison. 

Bootyable Richard, insurance agent, bds 214 S Madison. 

Bothe August, clerk, bds Madison. 

Boutell Benjamin, sailor, bds 402 N Saginaw. 

Boutell D, h 402 N Saginaw. 

Boutell Wallace, bds 402 N Saginaw. 

Bower William, sawyer, h 510 N Saginaw. 

Bowerman David, mason, h s side Seventh. 

Bowerman Eichard, carp, h s side Seventh. 

Bowers W, lab, bds 801 Fraser. 

Bradley H M, lumber manuf, 522 S Water, h 101 Howard. 

Bradley, N B, lumber and salt manuf, h 1001 S Water. 

Brany, John, lab, li 302 Eighteenth. 

Brandimore Edward, engineer, h 402 Howard. 

Brantigan Frederick, lab, n 308 N Jackson. 

Bredester John, lab, h 215 Howard. 

Breono George, lab, bds 307 S Water. 

Brewster Loren I), bookkeeper, bds 1005 S Water. 

Brewster Robert E, lumber inspector, h 1005 S Water. 

Brinkmann John, lab, h 911 S Monroe. 

Brookhouse Rinhardt, carpenter and joiner, h 319 Broadway. 

Brooks G, (B & Stevens) bds Tenth. 

Brooks John, (Phillips B & Stevens) bds G12 N Jefferson. 

Brooks & Stevens, (G B & J V S) meat market, 208 N Water. 

Brown & Barrett, (H J B & J W B) painters, 113 Fourth. 

Brown George, carp, bds 402 Tenth. 

Brown Isaac, lab, h 407 Fraser. 

Brown Harvey J, (B & Barrett) h S Madison. 

Brown Henry J, painter, h 421 S Madison. 

Brown Joseph lab, h 412 N Jefferson. 

Brown J O, telegraph operator, IIG N Water, h Gil S Saginaw. 

Brownson William, carp, h 221 S Adams. 

Bryce, C 0, printer, bds Globe Hotel. 

Buck Justice, lab, h 203 Broadway. 

Burkhait Michael, teamster, h 211 S Jackson. 

Burlington Riley, captain steamer Wave, h 509 N Water. 

Burns Barney, teamster, h Eraser's Second Addition. 

Burns Daniel, lumberman, h 402 Fourth. 

Burns Patrick, lab, h 220 S Van Buren. 

Burton William, sailor, h 519 S Adams. 

BUSH BENJAMIN F, civil engineer and surveyor, 301 N 

Water, h G22 S Saginaw. 
Byor Adam, lab, h 711 Eleventh. 



Clothing, and Fancy Goods, .103, S. Water St., Bay City 



46 BAY CITT DIRECTORY. 



JOHN DH^KE, 

FIRE, MARINE, LIFE AND ACCIDENT 

HOME INSURANCE CO. ^TNA INSURANCE CO. 

METROPOLITAN " HARTFORD " 

MANHATTAN " PHCENIX " 

IRVING " ARTIC " 
INTERNATIONAL " 

Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company, of Hartford. 

Travellers " " " " " 



Assistant Assessor Internal Revenue, 

S^v^amp Land agent and 

Notary Public. 

JVo. 110. North Water Street, 

T. A. DELZELL. E. B. DENISON* 

Gfocefies, Prorisioos, Flour, Feed, Corn and Oats. 

Particular attention paid to 

Canvas, Patent and Common Sheaves, Anchors, Mast Hoops, 

Tar, Pitch, Oakum, Cordage, Kussia BoltEopes, 

Signal Lamps, Compasses, &c. 

ALSO FOR 

Saginaw River boats, Evening Star and L. G. Mason, and 
General Forwarders. 

IFOOT OIF- IFOTJieTH STE-EZEO?, 

BAY CITY, MICH. 



J. Z. NEWCOMB, Jobber and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, 



BAY CITY DIKECTOKY. 47 



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Cameron C, lumberman, h 301 Bowery. 

Campbell George, builder, 308 N Water, bds Wolverton House. 

Campbell Hon Sydney S, (Judge Probate,) cor Centre & Jeffer- 
son, res, junction Johnson st & Woodside avenue. 

Carney Patrick, mason, h 713 Seventh. 

Callison David, lab, h 604 S Saginaw. 

Carney E J, (Watkins & C)arney, 124 S Water, h 105 N 
Jefferson. 

Carney T iS: Co, (T C, E J C & J Knoblaugh) sash & blind 
manufy, 723 S Water. 

Cai'ney Thomas, sen, h 204 N Washington. 

Carney T, (T Carney & Co), h 107 Eleventh. 

Carter Allen, carp & joiner, h 413 S Saginaw. 

Carter Eobert, carp & joiner, bds 413 S Saginaw. 

Carter Thomas, carp & joiner, bds 413 S Saginaw. 

Carter William, bds 413 S Saginaw. 

Catlin Israel, lumber manuf, h 112 Eighth. 

Catholic Church, Eev Henry Skutches pastor, 410 N Washing- 
ton. 

Cathcart & Co, boots & shoes, 105 S Water. 

Cathcart W A, (C & Co), bds Wolverton House. 

Chamberlain H A, lumber insp, h 503 S Jefferson. 

Champine Charles, lab, bds 307 S Water. 

Chapman Samuel, (col'd), dyer, bds 314 S Saginaw. 

Chapman W E, (col'd), dyer, 314 S Saginaw, h same. 

Chrisban Thomas, millwright, h 409 Third. 

Christ Henry, cooper, bds 625 N Van Buren. 

Christopher T, pattern maker, h 723 S Washington. 

Chonel D, salt boiler, h 625 N Van Buren. 

Chron Thomas, Lake Captain, h 628 S Saginaw. 

Clago Mrs Catherine, h 612 N Washington. 

Clark H J, cashier First National Bank, bds 512 N Water. 

Clark William, lab. bds Barclay House, 

Clemans Isaac T, h 107 N Jefferson. 

Clemans L T, manager U S Telegraph, 319 S Water, h 107 N 
Jefferson. 

Close Frederick, lab, h 202 Sixth. 

Close G, lab, h 202 Sixth. 

Coda Frederick, carp, h 419 N Jefferson, 

Coffee Patrick, lab, bds 307 S Water. 

Coffrey Thomas, lab, bds 202 Second. 

Cokely Eichard, lab, h 113 S Saginaw. 

Colburn E J, (Jarvis & C), 306 N Water, h Adams. 

Colburn J N, (C & Mather,) h 207 S Adams. 

Colburn & Mather, (J N C & M N M), painters, 212 Center. 

Clothing, and Fanc}» Goods, 103, S. Water St., Bay City. 



48 BAY CITY DIKECTORY. 








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MANUFACrrRER OF 



Steam Ensrines 



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Salt and Potasli Kettles, Mill G-earing of 

every description. Plows, and all kinds of 

Brass and Iron Castings made to order. 



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J. Z. NEWCOMB, Jobber and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, 



BAY CITY DIRECTORY. 49 



Collier John, overseer salt block, bds 521 Fraser. 

Collier John, lab, bds 423 Bowery. 

Collins Barney, lab, bds 125 S Water. 

Collins Frederick, carp, h 225 N Washington. 

Collins L F, carp & joiner, h 21G Foui'th. 

Collins Mrs Margaret, h 217 N Washington. 

Collins William, mason, h 313 S Jefferson. 

Coleman L S, clerk, bds 512 N Water. 

Colver D, (Westover & C), h 225 S Jeff'erson. 

Conner Charles, peddler, h 113 Eleventh. 

Conner E 0, grocer, h 325 N Washington. 

Connley Michael, carp & joiner, h 225 Howard. 

Cook J E, (Beckwitli & C), h 618 Saginaw. 

Cook Philip, basket uiakei% h 812 N Van Buren. 

Corbin Charles F, Justice Peace, 310 N Water, h 402 Ninth. 

Corbin Miss C, school teacher, bds 402 Ninth, 

Corbin Miss E R, milliner, 115 S Adam, bds same. 

Correon J. lime burner, 1 802 S Water. 

Cotter Michael, lab, h 624 N Jefferson. 

Cottrell John, clerk, bds 512 N Water. 

Coulter J W, clerk, bds 212 N Washington. 

County Office Buildings, cor Center & Jefferson. 

Court House 301 N W^ater. 

Courtright Daniel, carp h 309 N Jefferson. 

Craig John lumber insp, h 416 Eighteenth. 

Oandell Frank, fancy goods & notions, 107 S Water, h N Water. 

Cranage Thomas, book keeper, h 525 N Washington, 

Crouse , lab, h 710 Eleventh. 

Cross & Pegley, (Thomas C & Rowley P,) druggists, 101 S Water 
cor Center. 

(.'ross Roland A, clerk, bds 312 Center. 

Cross Thomas, (C & Pegley), 101 S Water, h 312 Center. 

Culbert Alexander, book keeper, bds 313 Seventh. 

Culbert John, editor & propr Bay City Journal, 202 Fourth, bds 
313 Seventh. 

Curnniings Alphonso, sawyer, bds 815 S Water. 

Cunningham Benard, h 202 N Saginaw. 

Cunningham Francis, shoemaker, bds 213 S Water. 

Curry Duncan, lab, bds, Montreal House. 

Curry Isaac, sawyer, bds 506 N Saginaw. 

Curry Richard, clerk, h 320 S Madison. 

Curry W H, (Judson & C), 118 N Wfiter, h 702 S Adams. 

Curry Wm H, book keeper, h 502 S Adams. 

Cussou Edwin, carp, h 415 N Van Buren. 

Cusson Joseph, (C & Sweet), h Jefferson, 

Cusson & Sweet, ( J C & J W S), builders, 215 N Washington. 

Cutlar Nathan, teamster, h 116 Second. 



Clothing and Furnishing Goods, 103, S. Water St., Bay City. 



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And always devoted to the interests of the Saginaw 

Valley. 

ISSTJEI3 IBJ^^OXI "W-EIDIsr:E3SID^'Y" B"^ 

TJBi^miS, $2300 PJB3R i^LWMlCrJit. 



THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN THE VALLEY. 



golj ^'ovli lextfutrtl ttcatty, promptUf, and rlicnpUi. 



J. Z. NEWCOMB, Jobber and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods^ 



BAT CUT DIllECTOKT. 51 



D 

Dagan Thomas, saloon, 1802 S Water, h same. 

Daly Michael, h 601 N Washington. 

Daly William, lab, h Fraser's Second Addition. 

Dalson Daniel, lab, h Erasers Second Addition. 

Dann A, propr Wolverton House, 321 N Water. 

Davidson Alex, machinist, bds Saginaw. 

Davidson A, blacksmith, h between Eleventh & Thirteenth. 

Davidson Charles S, cooper, h 424 N Madison. 

Davison James, blacksmith, 739 S Water, h 307 S Adams. 

Davis George, engineer, bds 125 S Water. 

Davis John H, lab, bds 622 Howard. 

Day Charles D, insurance agt, h 221 S Adam. 

DeAigle Joseph U, lab, bds Millikin House. 

DoBats Mathew, lab, h 505 Van Buren. 

DeCort Bruno, cooper, bds 411 N Van Buren. 

DeCort Charles, lab, h 411 N Van Buren. 

DeCort Peter, lab, bds 411 N Van Buren. 

DeGraw Z W, boarding house, 524 S Water. 

DeMary William, lab, h 421 S Madison. 

DeMersh L, lab, bds 317 S Saginaw. 

DePlanty Francis, sawyer, h Woodside avenue. 

DePlanty Joseph, lab, h 1005 Third. 

DePlinto Alexander, carp & joiner, h 612 Fraser. 

Dewar C, carp & joiner, bds 204 N Washington. 

Dewar Richmond, carp, bds Fifth. 

Del Charles, farmer, h 316 N Van Buren. 

DELZELL & DENNISON, (T A D & E B D), Grocers & ship 

chandlers, 301 N Water. 
DELZELL T A, (D & Dennison.) h 302 N Madison. 
DENNISON CHARLES H, lawyer, 309 N Water, bds 512 N 

Water. 
Dennison E B, (Delzell & D), 301 N Water, h Center. 
Denny Patrick, lab, bds 307 S Water. 
Dexter James H, carp, h 105 Fraser. 
Dillan John, lab, bds 624 N Washington. 
Dingman William, carp, h 504 Second. 
Doan Richard, teamster, h Fraser's Second Addition. 
Doughty George, books, stationery and jewelry, 301 N Water, 

h 305 N Van Buren. 
Downs Charles C, clerk, bds 409 S Saginaw. 
DOWNS W H, boots, shoes & gents furnishing goods, 300 N 

Water, h 916 Center. 
Drago Joseph, lab, bds 107 Bowery. 
Drake John, insurance agt & ass't assessor internal revenue, 116 

N Water, h 205 N Adams. 



Clothing and Furnishing Goods, 103, S. Water St., Bay City. 



52 BAY CITY DIIUXTOUY. 

CATHCART & CO., 



Mamifactiircrs ami Dealers ii 



BOOTS, SHOES 

And Rubber Goods, 

The most complete assortment in the City. 

Xo. lOr*, South Wafer Street, 

BAY CITY, MICH. 

HART ^^ MONROE, 



WlK.k'salc and Itutail Dcaloi's is 



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Provisions, Boots and Shoes, Hats,"Caps, Yankee Notions, 

Crockery, Glass Ware, Lamps, Paints and Oils, 

Gordag-c, Nails, &c. 

Produce of every Description, Fish, Furs, Wood and 
Shingles, bought and sold. 

^2£" ConsigiiixLents Solicited. -S^ 

Agents for Detroit and Toledo Line of Steamers. Also, for 
Propeller Sky Lark, of the Alpena, Au-Sauble, Tawas and 
Alabaster route. 



No. 405, North Water Street, 



J. B. HART, 
JAMKS I.. MONllOK, 



BAY €ITY, MI€H. 



J. Z. NEWCOMB, Jobber and Ketail Dealer in Dry Goods, 



BAY CITY DIUECTOKY. 53 



Duchane John, painter, h 311 S Adams. 

Dunliar E L, (Mercer & D), 405 N Water bds Third. 

Dumder John, lab, h ol9 N Van Buren. 

E 

Easdale James, moulder, bds S Water. 

Eastman Anthony, lab, h 307 Frazer. 

Eaton J D, painter, bds 511 S Water. 

Eddy Henry, teamster, bds 903 Seventh. 

Eddy J W, sawyer, bds 1009 S Water. 

Eddy Samuel L, blacksmith, 120 S Water, h 903 Seventh. 

Edelmanu John Gr, butcher, h 511 Ninth. 

Edgert Jacob, lab, bds 633 S Monroe. 

Edmons Isaac, lab, h 107 Fitzhugh. 

Eicnemeyer Edward, builder, 309 Sixth, h 115 S Washington. 

Enirick Jacob, saloon, 219 S Water, h same. 

Englehart Martin, lab, h 507 Ninth. 

Episcopal Church, 109 S Washington. 

Ernest John, cabinet maker, h 3 1 9 N Jefferson. 

Evans John, lab, bds 125 S Water. 

Evans William, lab, h 609 N Jefferson. 



Falconer Wm D, clerk, bds Washington. 

Fay L, bds 1006 Center. 

Fay Wm L, (Gates & F,) h 510 Center. 

Feagherly J W, h 207 S Jefferson. 

Feiger C, steam boat capt, bds lOS S Monroe. 

Felker Amos, carp, h 101 Eraser, 

Fenally Patrick, toll gate keeper, h same. 

Ferris William, ship carp, h 606 N Washington. 

File Ira B, carp, bds 202 Eighth. 

Finch Edwin teamster, h -lOl S Van Buren. 

Fingland James, propr Oswego House, 201 Second. 

First National Bank, C W Gibson Pres't, H J Clark. Cashier, 

212 N W^ater. 
Fisher Frederick, sawyer, h 109 William. 
Fitzhugh Charles C, farmer, h 207 Tenth. 
Fitzhugh Henry M, superintendent of Bay City salt works, h 

Eraser's Addition. 
Fitzpatrick John, lab, bds 307 S Water. 
Flagaelle Henr}', blacksmith, h 317 S Saginaw. 
Flagler S, engineer, bds Millikin House. 
Fogel John, lab, h 634 S Jackson. 
Fordon John A, wagon maker & blacksmith, 116 S Water, h 

117 S Adams. 



Clothing and Furnishing Goods, 103, S. Water St., Bay Cit}^ 



54 BAY CITi' DIEECTOBY. 



Cornel' Store, Fraser Bloeh. 

Dr. THOS. GROSS 6L SON^ 

(Successors to Cross & Pigley.) 

Keep always on hand a large and choice assortment of 

Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c.. 

And will sell at the LOWEST CASH PEICES. Physicians 
prescriptions carefully and accurately compounded. 

As Dr. Cross' experience as a physician is over 25 years stand- 
ing, and as he has already acquired a large amount of public 
confidence, he hopes by attention to, and an accurate knowledge 
of his profession, not only to retain but to increase the same. 

As Dr. C. compounds his own prescriptions, accuracy and 
cheapness may be relied on. 

No. 102, cor. Center and Water Stieets. 

BAY €ITY. M I€H. 

GRAINER, PAPER HANGER, &c. 

Also, Dealer in 

Paints, Oils, Glass, Varnishes, Brushes, Wall Paper, Curtains 
and Fixtures, and everything pertaining to the ti'ade. 

^^"Especial attention paid to the manufacture of Store shades. 

No. 301, South Water Street. 

mKY CUTTa MICH, 

J. Z. NEWCOMB, Jobber and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, 



BAY CITY DIRECTORY. 00 



Foster Milo H, builder, 112 S Washington h 703 Fifth. 

Fountain Louis, boots & shoes. 111 Fourth, h 520 N JeflPerson. 

Fowler Edgar, salt uianuf, h Fraser's Second Addition. 

Fox David, mill wright, h 61 G N Adams. 

Fox Henry, bar keeper, bds Water. 

Fox Joseph S, fireman, h 623 N Jefferson. 

Fox Thomas, blacksmith, bds 624 N Washington. 

Fox William, pastor Methodist Episcopal Church, h 212 N 

Washington. 
Fox William, propr terrapin restaurant, 101 S Water, h -115 8 

Water. 
Frank Ernst, tobacco & cigars, 206 N Water, h 124 S Yan 

Buren. 
Frank John, sawyer, h 121 S Madison. 
Frank Thomas, butcher, h 325 Williams. 
Fray George C, lumber manuf, h 122 N Washington. 
Frazer John, lumber manuf, bds 702 Center. 
Freeman Chester H, lawyer, h 313 N Madison. 
Freeman Mrs E 0, millner, 306 Third, h same. 
Freeman S, carp, bds 116 N Saginaw. 
Fritz George, lab, h 322 N Van Buren. 
Frost Henry, mason, h 411 S Washington. 

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Galey Joseph, moulder, bds S Water. 

Gardner Albert, painter, h 617 S Adams. 

Garlemeau Thomas, carp, h near corner Woodside Avenue and 

Plank Road. 
Garrels H S. lab, h 307 N Washington. 
Garrels M, painter, bds 307 N Washington. 
Garrett Richard M, shoemaker, h 324 S Monroe. 
Garrett T, lab, h 316 S Monroe, 
Gates Charles, teamster, h N side Center. 

Gates & Fay, (S G M G »& W L F) lumber manuf, 202 S Water. 
Gates S G M, (G & Fay) h 301 N Washi :gton. 
Gawing William, carp, bds 402 Tenth. 
German Lutheran Church, 124 S Madison. 
German Lutheran Church, 317 S Washington. 
Gevaret John, Boarding House, 402 N Jefferson. 
German School, 507 Sixth. 
GIBSON C W, President First National Bank, 212 N Water, 

h 1006 Center. 
Gibson John, toll bridge clerk, bds 512 N Water. 
Glending Edward, machinist, bds 722 S Saginaw. 
Goebel Henry, (Zerwis & G) h 202 S Washington. 
Golden John, shoemaker, res Wenona. 
Goodale H A, physician, h 208 S Washington. 



Clothing and Furnishing Goods, 103, S. Water St., Bay City. 



56 BAY CITY DIKECTOUY. 



Office, No. .'iOS, Frasi'i Block, Novth Watci- Street, 



TIIKOI-Iiil.i s c. (ilui:R, ( 
ARCmiiAM) m'donki.i.. ) 



BAT €ITY, MUCH, 
MARSTON & HATCH, 

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And Real Estate Agents, 

ISAAC MAllSTON, ■ H. U. HATCH. 



CHARLES H. DENISON, ' ''■''' 
gttarnty anb ^oxxmtlov at fato, 

And Solicitor and Counselor in Chancery, 

R.EiF'ER.S B^5^- I=ER,3VCISSI01Sr. 
H. W. Saoe, 2vew York, 1 IIoti. A. I). "VVhitk, Syracuse, N. Y. 

C. C. Tuot\briuct>-, Detroit, Midi. Ifon. Gr.o. C. Batks, Chicago, 111. 

U. B. BuADi.EV, Bay City, Mich. | Hon. T. M. Cooi.ky, Ann Arbor, Mich. 



ANDREW HUGGIMS, 

AND LAND SURVEYOR, 

No. 116, North Water Street, 

:Bj^ir ciT^, iszciOHi. 



•J. Z, NEWCOMB, Jobber and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, 



BAY CITY DIRECrOKY. 57 

Gooding H P, ice dealer, h 204 N Jefferson. 

Goodrich James, salt well borer, h 602 Howard. 

Gorden Henry, lab, h 320 Fitzhugh. 

Gorder John G, h 525 S Adams. 

Gourley Cornelius, lab, h 205 S Van Buren. 

Graffort Frank M, (cold) barber, bds 005 Third. 

Graffort William, (cold) barber, 311 N Water, h 605 Third. 

Grandy William, sawyer, h 110') S Water. 

Grant Archabel, teamster, h 225 S Adams. 

Grant John, sailor, h 409 S Adams. 

(jrreen James, engineer, h 402 N Jefferson. 

Gregson Moses (Holland & G) h 701 Seventh. 

Greul Pavlus, saloon, 419 S Saginaw. 

GEIEE & McDONELL, (T C G & A McD) lawyers, 308 N 

GEIEE T C, (G & McDonell) h 509 S Jefferson. 

Griffin Simon, lab, h 319 N Jefferson. 

Griscke John, lab, h 308 Tenth. 

Griswold Harry, dry goods, 109 S Water, h 202 N Madison. 

Griswold Hiram S, physician, h 122 N Washington. 

Gresgans Joseph, lab, bds 307 S Water. 

Grover E, bds 202 Third. 

Gudchinsky Herman, lab, h 715 Third. 

Gustin Charles, clerk, bds Center. 

Gustin H A, grocer, 317 N Water, h 106 S Jefferson, 

Gwilt John, carp, h 314 S Jefferson. 

H 

Haeber William, saloon, 405 N Van Buren, h sauie. 
Hago Conrad, clerk, h 423 S Washington. 

Haggy, gunsmith, h Fifth. 

Hale Myron H, lab, h 614 Fifth. 

Hallock Daniel, teamster, h 218 S Saginaw. 

Halsted Joseph, joiner, h 108 S Monroe. 

Hamet F, cotnmission merchant, bds 302 N Saginaw. 

Hamilton William, teamster, h 705 Twenty-Second. 

Hammond George, stave inspector, h 207 S Madison. 

Harding John, h 423 Bowery. 

Hargrave E J, millwright, h 1021 S Water. 

Hart B B, (Smith & H) h 217 Third. 

Hart J B, (H & Monroe) h 401 First. 

Hart & Monroe, (J B H & J L M) dry goods and groceries, 405 

N Water. 
Hartman Edward, lab, h 724 S Saginaw. 
Harris J, bookkeeper, bds Globe Hotel. 
Hartrauft, carpenter and joiner, bds 204 N Washington. 



Clothing and Furnishing Goods, 103, S. Water St., Bay City. 

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58 l!AY CITY niRliCTOKY. 

iravwood Jolui, carp, bcls Ho S Sajj^inaw. 
Ilarwood Peter, carp, bcls Ho 8 Sagiuaw. 
HATCH H H, (Marstou & H) h 704 Tenth. 
Ttatfielcl James, (cold) barber, bds 005 Third. 
Haughtoii Miss Emma, teacher, bds Tenth. 
IIAWLEY V li & CO, dry goods. Ill S Water. 
HAWLEY C E, (C K H\^\\>) bds 50:! 8 Water. 
Hawley Truman, sawyer, bds 524 8 Water. 
Hayden John, mason, bds Milliken House. 
Hebert James, clerk, h 20S X 8agina\v. 
Heinino'er John, tinner, bds 21':{ 8 8ao^inaw. 
Heinzmaun Christopher, lab, h s side Seventh. 
Helbig Oscar, (Zouner & H) li oOo 8 Water. 
Helmick George, meat market, 117 Fourth, h 413 8ixth. 
Hemma Miss Janette, milliner, 401 Center, h same. 
Hemstreet H.M, harness maker, "214 Center, bds Adams. 
Henderson Alexander, millwright, h 5 IS 8 8aginaw. 
Henderson James, cooper, bds 424 N Madison. 
Hennessey Patrick, bricklayer, h 908 Fifth. 
Henenes John, carp, h Eraser's Second Addition. 
Herce John, potash manuf, h 907 Fifth. 
Herman Charles, h 221 8 Saginaw. 
Hesler Peter, barkoepei-, bds 202 Third. 
Hess Henry, h 1002 Center. 

Heuman Leonard, grocer. 119 N Water, h Seventh. 
Hiesordt P 8, Principal Union School, h 220 N Monroe. 
Hill George, machinist, bds Washington. 
Hill Isaac H, salt manuf, res Woodside. 
Hill William, machinist, h ()o5 8 Washington. 
Hinman Lenhart, provisions, li s side Seventh. 
Himmler John, Pastor Lutheran Church, h 507 Sixth. 
Hoag Miss Sarah, milliner, bds 115 S Adams. 
Hodgers John, lab, h 203 Howard. 
Hogan Miss Delia, ch-essmaker, bds 110 N Saginatv. 
Hoishkush liobert, lab, h 507 Fourth. 
Holland & Gregsoa, (J H & M G) 111 S Adams. 
Holland John (H & Gregson) h 301 S Madison. 
Hollinger Jacob, clothing, h 215 S Saginaw. 
Iloornaert Clomence, lab, bds 402 N Jefferson. 
Hoover E H, lumberman, bds 202 Third. 
Hotchkiss G W, (H ct Mercer) h 935 Third. 
Hotchkiss & Mercer (G W H & W M) lumber dealers and in- 
spectors, 405 N Winter. 
Hough Heui'y, teamster, h 521 Eraser. 
House Gates, teamster, bds 110 Third. 
Howard George L, carp, h 701 William. 
Howard Henry C, bds 321 Broadway. 



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HAT CITY niKECTOKY. 50 

Howard John B, sailor, h 8:21 Broadway. 

Ffoward C, mason, h 701 William. 

If owes Thomas, h ")12 N Water. 

Hubbard, John L. carp, h 'ill S Jackson. 

llubbell Richard, harness maker, bds N Water. 

TTiibner August, lab, h "ill S Madison. 

Huff H B, teamster, h 5'JO Bowery. 

Huffman Frank, tailor, h 201 S Adams. 

HlKKxINS ANDREW, civil engineer and surveyor, IIG N 

Water, h 424 S Washington. 
Hugh E, joiner, h 300 N Van Buren. 
Hughes John, engineer, h 407 Third. 
Hugot Armand, sawyer, h 801 S Water. 
Hurley Henry, tarp, h 81o Fourth. 
Hurskers Cornelius, lab, h 11)0.3 Third. 
Hutchinson Henry, lumberman, bds 222 N Water. 
Hyde John, clerk, h 224 S Monroe. • 

I 

INGHAM ALBERT, engineer, h G25 S Adams. 



Jackson G R, in.sp & shipper of lumber, 202 S Watei', h 123 N 

Washington. 
.Tacob Fernando, clerk, h Washington. 
Jarmin George, lab, h 115 William. 
•Tarvis & Colburn, (M M J & J] I C), vegetables and confection- 

aries, 30G N Water. 
Jarvis M M, (J & Colburn), res Portsmouth. 
Jay Charles, h 402 Tenth. 
•Temerson, Thomas W, lab, h 501 Eighth, 
Jennings Edward, lab, h 301 Sixth, 
.lennison (J E, hardware. 201 N Water, h 217 Center. 
•Johnson C M, supervisor, h 915 Center. 
Johnson A, carp & joiner, h 609 N Jefferson. 
Johnson Charles, lab, bds 317 S Saginaw. 
Johnson Daniel, carp & joiner, bds Miliken House. 
Johnson Frank, boiler maker, bds 302 N Jefferson. 
•Tohnson George, conductor Bay City street cars, h 115 S Adams. 
Johnson George H, collector of tolls on bridge, bds Wolverton 

House. 
Johnson Israel, carp, bds Eraser's Second Addition. 
Johnson John, lab, h 107 Bowery. 
Johnson Joseph, lab, h 618 N Saginaw. 
Johnson M, physician, 302 N Jefferson, h same. 
JOHNSON C, boiler maker, h 302 N Jefferson. 

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PHBLLBPS & ®K@@KS, 



Wholesole and Retail Doalfirs in 



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102, S Water, tor. of Center Street, 

BAY CITY, MICH. 

Jg^S C Goods delivered free of charge in any part of the city. 



THOMAS LUXTON^ 

Manufacturer and Dealer in 

Trunks^ ^•c, 




All Repairing Neatly and Substantially 
Done to Order. 

No. 115, South AVater Street, 



J. Z. NEWCOMB, Jobber and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, 



BAT CITY DIRECTOKT. 61 



Johnson William, lab, h 406 N Van Buren. 

Johnston Alexander, lab, h 302 Fourteenth. 

Johnston James M, h 302 S Washington. 

Jones John, teamster, h S side Seventh. 

Jordan Eobert P, carp, h 401 S Van Buren. 

Joslyu John F. bds 402 Ninth. 

JUDSON, JOHNSON & CUEEEY, (J S J, F J & W H C,) 

insurance agts, 118 N Water. 
JUDSON JOHN S, (J & Curry), h 1115 Center. 

K 

Kaiser A, (K & Co),ih 915 Third. 

Kaiser & Co, (A E K »& J B Weidemann), meat market, 401 N 

Water. 
Kalie Christopher, lab, h 624 S Jackson. 
Kardetzky Berthold, lab, h near Bay City salt works. 
Kawrman Louis, lab, h 628 S Jackson. 
Keen William, tailor, 114 Centre, h 611 Ninth. 
Keidt George, lab, h 420 N Madison. 
Keister George; carp, h 224 S Jefl'erson. 
Keith Alfred, engineer, h 223 N Van Buren. 
Keith John, h 113 Fourth. 
Kelley John, lab, h Fraser's Second Addition. 
Kellog Joseph, foreman saw mill, h 302 Sixteenth. 
Kelson David, lab, h bet Eleventh & Thirteenth. 
KENNEDY WM T, editor andpropr Bay City Signal 211, N 

Water, h 609 N Adams. 
Kenny John, lab, h 904 Seventh. 
Kenutch G, carp, h 501 William. 
Keiry John, blacksmith, h Fraser's Second Addition. 
Kiester George carp, h J etferson. 
Kilduff John jr, bar keeper, bds 121 S Water. 
Kildutf John, (Kilduff »& Bro), 121 S Water. 
Kilduff John & Michael, saloon, 121 S Water, h same. 
Kilduff & O'Connor, (P K & Wm 0), grocers, 209 S Water. 
Kilduff Michael, (Kilduff & Bro), 121 S Water. 
Kilduff P, (K & O'Connor,) h 209 S Water. 
Kilduff William, bar keeper, bds 121 S Water. 
Kinderman Constantine, physician, 418 N Water. 
King Joseph, lab, bds 307 S Water. 
Kerser Michael, carp, h 308 N Jackson. 
Kleesattel Ambrose, clerk, h 306 N Monroe. 
Kline John C, grocer, h 702 Third. 
Knapp William, carp, h 424 N Madison. 
Knecht Casper, clerk, res Portsmouth. 
Knoblauch (T Carney & Co), h 416 N Madison. 



Clothing and Furnishing Goods, 103, S. Water St., Bay City. 



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Knox .loliu W, clerk, h 5<)G S Jefferson. 
Koch rieury, cooper, ()U(i Second, h 424 N Madison. 
Kothe Frederick, cabinet maker, li Jefferson. 
Kiinz Joseph, cabinet maker, h 124 S Adam. 



Labadie Oliver, lab, li 402 Fourteenth. 
Labadie Paul, lal), h 107 Bowery. 
Labadie Peter, lab, t)ds 402 Fourteenth. 
Lambert John, liquor dealer, h 225 S Saginaw. 
Ijandon II, physician, o08 N Water. 
Ijang Frederick, lab, h near S end of jNLidison. 
Ijangade Joseph, lab, bds 801 Fraser. 
Lapp George, carp & joiner, bds 125 S Water. 
Larkins Michael, engineer, h 31 S N Adams. 
Tjasguine Bruno, lab, h 411 N Madison. 
Lawrence George, bds 816 N Washington. 
LeMear I^ouis, lab, h 811) Fraser. 
Lemosure Simon, sawyer, bds 121 S Madison. 
Leonard James, carp, li 004 Howard. 
Jjesprenel Louis, lab, h 10(5 Bowei'y. 
Levendor John, lab, h 424 N Van Buren. 
Jjewis Gharles E, mill wright, h 627 8 Washington. 
Lew'is James J, lumV^er niauuf, h 025 S Van Buren. 
Lewis J C, (L & Perkins) h 822 S Washington. 
Lewis & Perkins, (J C Ij & F B P), grocers, 118 Center; 
Lieferat (Jharles, clerk, h Seventh. 
Lindsay John, machinist, bds 633 S Water. 
Jjittle John H, {Sullivan & Ij), grocers, 802 <Jenter, h Center. 
Littleton Christopher, (col'd), pattern maker, h Washington. 
Livingston A, (clothing, li 207 S Saginaw. 
IJoyd Gordon W, (Jas Ij »fc Co), res Detroit. 
Locker Eobert, clerk, bds Centre. 
Lovenstein A, clothing, 120 N Water,' h Saginaw. 
Jjongpre & Bro, (Leon & Ijouis Ij), 312 N Saginaw, 
liongpre Leon, (L & Bro) bds Barclay House. 
Longpre Louis, (L & Bro), bds Barclay House. 
Loomis Louis, sawyer, h 801 Fraser. 
Loose William, (Parker & L), li 115 S Saginaw. 
Lord George, druggist, IK) N Water, h IIC Centre. 
Lotry John, sailor, h 314 N Jackson. 
Love James, h 324 Fitzhugh. 
Luddington Edwin W, sawyer, h 301 S Monroe. 
Lutcke Henry, carp, h 220 S Jefferson. 

LUXTON THOMAS, harness maker, 115 S Water, h 601 N 
Saginaw. 

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KAY cur niKKCTOKY. 63 



Lvdan Dauiel, lab, h 0!il Howard. 
Lynch .Tohu, shoemaker, bds '2\o S Water. 
Lynch Timotliy, lab, bds 310 N Van Burou. 
Lyons James, lab, h 108 Eleventh. 
Lyons Michael, lal), h 311 N Jackson. 

M 

Main Samuel, teamster, h 205 iSi.xth. 

Maloy Michael, lab, h 101 Twenty-Second. 

Mannausan Iv S, propr Milliken House, oil S Water. 

Manna William, clerk, bds -04 N Washington. 

Mapes Samuel M, lab, bds 1009 S Water. 

Marr Michael, lab, corner Woodsido Avenue and l*lank lload. 

MARSTON & HATCH, (J M & H H H) lawyers, i>01 N Water 

MAliSTON J M (M & Hatch) h olG Tenth. 

Maser L, (Opi)enheim & M) res Detroit. 

Masonic Hall,' 212 N Water. 

Masterson Thomas, lab, h oOT Eighth. 

Mather M N, (Colburn & M) h 110 N Saginaw. 

Mather Mrs M N, milliner. 116 N Saginaw, h same. 

Maxwell A 0, lawyer, 3.0 N Water, h 615 Fourth. 

Maxon C A, dentist, 114 Center, h same. 

McClellan Alexander, blacksmith, ti 316 X Adams. 

McCloud Norman, lab. h 321 S Adam. 

McCormick Herbert, bds 1701 S AVater. 

McCormick James J, lumber manuf, h 1701 S Water. 

McDermott Francis, tailor, bds 222 N Van Buren. 

McDermott John, boots and shoes, 112 Third, h 916 Center. 

McI)ouald Daniel, lab, h 403 Eraser. 

McDonald John, lab, bds 125 S Water. 

McDonald N, joiner, bds 204 N Washington. • 

McDonell A, (Grier & McD) h 123 S Adams. 

McDouell N C, lab, bds 307 S W^ater. 

McDouglo Allen, millwright, h Fi-aser's Second Addition. 

McDowell C, (McD »S: Park) h 124 S Washington. 

McDowell Christopher, machinist, bds 633 S Water. 

McDowell John, machinist, 702 S Water, h 633 S Water. 

McDowell John Jr, machinist, h 623 S AVashington. 

McDowell Nelson, machinist, bds 623 S Washington. 

McDowell & park, (C McD & E P) liquor dealers, Third st. 

near the bridge. 
McEwen John, clerk, bds Wolverton House. 
McEwen William, lumber manuf, h 702 Center. 
McGardle John, carp, h 218 S Washington. 
McGill James, carp, h 624 N Washington. 



Clothing and Furnishing Goods, 103, S. Water St., Bay City. 



64 ^^Y CITT DIRFXTORY. 

Mcdowell & park, 



Wholesale and Retail Dialers in 



Liquors, Cigars, Provisions, Fruits. 



Foot of Third Street. 13 J^'^ OIT^S'- 

DEALER IN 

A large assortment of MeerseJiain and Brier Pipes, 
Cigar Cases, and Tohacco Boxes, constantly 
Oil Aafid. 
No. 200, North Water Street, 

BAY CITY, MICH. 

C- RIVETT & BROTHER, 

No. 124, N. Saginaw Street. 

Steam Boat, Salt Well, Vessel and Carriage Blacl'smith- 

ing done on short notice. Also, Horse Shoeing well 

done. All work executed in the neatest possihle 

manner. 



Manufacturers of and dealers in. 

FURNITURE. 

,-l/.io VphoLstcrerit, Turners, and Picture Ji^rame JUanufacturers. 

Kverythiuir pertainina to the trade will be found at our Store, Xo. 115 Center Street, 

BJ^-Y" CITY, l^ICIT. 



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BAY CITY DIRECTOHY. 65 



McGilvery John, livery stable, 41-i N Saginaw, bds Wolverton 
House. 

McGraw James, lab, bds 307 S Water. 

McIIale Michael, grocer, 737 S Water h same. 

McHenry John lab, bds 125 N Water. 

McTntosh James, lab, h 307 N Jackson. 

KcKay A, saloon, bds Globe Hotel. 

McKay xllexander, conductor S E R, h 612 Sixth. 

McKay John, lumber inspector, bds 612 Sixth. 

McKay, Mrs Delia, h 510 Fourth. 

McKie George C, carp, h 912 Fifth. 

McLeod A, harness maker, bds 801 Fourth. 

McLeod Angus, lab, h 801 Fourth. 

McMahon Martin, shoemaker, bds Barclay House. 

McMann Martin, shoemaker, bdb Barclay House. 

McMath John, painter, h 514 S Saginaw. 

McNamara John, lawyer, 310 N Water, bds 204 N Washington 

McNeal Daniel, lab. h 617 S Adams. 

Mead James, mason, h 619 S Adams. 

Mead Leroy, bds 619 S Adams. 

Meisell August, lab, h 601 S Jefferson. 

Meisell Henry, clerk, h 603 S Jefferson. 

Meisell William, lab, h 603 S Jefferson. 

Meilminu August, fisherman, h 307 S Saginaw. 

Meilminn G, fisherman, h 311 S Saginaw. 

Meister B L, dry goods, 302 jS" Water, h 119 S Saginaw. 

Methodist Episcopal Church, 208 N Washington. 

Mercer & Dunbar, )W M & E L D) civil engineers and survey- 
ors, 405 N Water. 

Mercer William, (Hotchkiss & M) and (M & D) h416 N Adams . 

Merrill Norman, clerk, bds Monroe. 

Merrett Edgar H, sawyer, 815 S W^ater. 

Michillod Lovxis, tailor, h between Eleventh and Thirteenth. 

Middaugh William W, (M & Whittemore), h 601 S Water. 

Miller A, machinist, bds Saginaw. 

Miller Angus, lumber manuf, h 316 S Washington. 

Miller Frederick, tailor, h 413 Sixth. 

Miller Gunder, (Simons & M) h 210 Center. 

Miller Henry, lab, h 103 Bowery. 

Miller James J, contractor, h 224 Broadway. 

Miller Mrs CaroHne, h 802 Twenty-Second. 

Miller N, machinist, bds Saginaw. 

Mills Warren, with Barse & Morris, bds Wolverton House. 

Misner Herman, bds Jefierson. 

Molat William, cai'p, bds 501 Eraser. 

Monroe Albert C, millwright, bds 201 Center. 

Monroe Byron, lab, h 622 N Jefferson. 

Clothing, and Fancj Goods, 103, S. AVater St., Bay City 

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66 B\Y CITY Dir.KCTOKY. 

Monroe Charles W, btls 301 Center. 

Monroe J Hyde, clerk, bds 217 Third. 

Monroe J L, (Hart & M) h 208 Fiftli. 

Monroe Mrs M, h 201 Center. 

Monroe William R, lumber inspector, bds 201 Center. 

Montreal House, R. Robdux, propr, 12") S Water. 

Monture Mrs E, h 222 S Washington. 

Moore Andrew, lab, h Eraser's Second Addition. 

Moore Henry C, bds olO N Wasliington. 

Moore Henry sailor, h r)23 8 Adams, 

Moore Walter, sailor h 911 Adanis. 

Morgan French (cold) barber, bds Third. 

Morris Frank, lab, h 722 S Saginaw. 

Morris H L, (Barse & M) h SOS Center. 

Morris M, peddler, bds Milliken House. 

Morrison James, bds 004 Seventh. 

Morrison John, blacksmith, h 328 S Adams. 

Morrison Thomas, lab, bds 904 Seventh. 

!Moulthrop Clark, commission merchant, h 302 X Saginaw. 

Moulthrop G, lumber manuf, h 220 X Jetierson. 

INIount, carriage maker, bds 204 X Washington. 

Mudge Uriah, blacksmith, h SOI Third. 

Muland Cornelius, lab, h 635 S Jetierson. 

Muledy John, h Eraser's Second Addition. 

Munger A S, (Munger & Co) County Treasurer, h 310 N 
Madison. 

Munger C, (Munger & Co) h 314 S Madison. 

Munger & Co (C M & A S Munger) di'v goods and groceries, 309 
N Water, 

Munn Thomas, millwright, h s side Center. 

Munroe Geoi'ge H, sailmaker, 509 X Water, h same. 

Murphy Ijawrence J, tailor, bds IMilliken House. 

Murphy Thomas, mason, h 510 S Saginaw. 

Myers F A, sailor, h 622 X" Jefferson. 

Myi^rs .Idlui, lab. h 425 Fitzhugh. 

N 

Nabert Mrs Gustina, h 110 X Saginaw. 

Xabert Otto C, tinner, bds 110 X Saginaw. 

Xagle Francis, lumberman, h 309 S Madison. 

Xash Rev H B, h 521 Eraser. 

Xell Lawrence, teamster, h 402 X Van Buren. 

XEWCOMB JZ, dry goods, 103 S Water, bds 202 X Madison. 

Newman Samuel, furnishing goods and yankee notions, 315 N 

Water, bds Wolverton. 
Nicholas George, boiler maker, h 613 S Monroe. 



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BAY CITY DIRKCTORY. 67 



Nicholson Mrs Z, tailoress, h 208 Fourth. 

Nickeal Adam, carp, h 211 8 Saginaw. 

Nickels Charles, carp, h 1 to 8 Sagiiiaw. 

TMickel Henry, carp, li 11") 8 Saginaw. 

Nickels Valentine, brewer, 521 8 Water, h same. 

Niles Samuel 1), lumber inspector, h 515 Fourth. 

Noble Joseph H, bookkeeper, h 105 Thirteenth. 

Nolan Godfrey, carriage maker, h Fraser's Second Addition. 

Noud James, liquor dealer. ■124 N Water, h same. 

Nusselt John, lab, h 312 N Jackson. 

Nuth W H E. grocer, 2118 Water, h same. 

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O'Conner Edward, grocer, 410 N Water, h AVasliington. 

()'(Jonner Wm, (Kilduff & 0), 209 S Water, h same." 

O'Brien John, h o23 S Washington. 

O'Brien WilUam, carp, bds 323 8 Washington. 

Ogeh Lenhardt, farmer, h east end of Nineteenth. 

Omsteen William, carp & joiner, bds 117 N Jefferson. 

Oppenhiem A, (0 & Maser), h 801 Centre. 

Oppenhien & Maser, (A & L M), dry goods & clothing 210 N 

^Vater. 
Orcutt Wesley, joiner, bds 108 S Monroe. 
Orien Michael, carp, h 815 Fourth. 
Ortou Benjamin F, clerk, bds N Water. 
< )uellete Peter, sawyer, h 301 Fraser. 
Overhult B, engineer, h IGOl 8 Water. 



Padget .J C, photograph. er, 304 Center, h same. 

Padley Eichard, shingle manuf, h 412 N Adams. 

Palmer John, lab, h 401 Howard. 

Palmer P Tj, engineer, h 223 Howard. 

Panny David, sawyer, h 101 Williams. 

Pai-k Edwin, liquor dealer, h 310 Fourth. 

PAEKEE & LOOSE, (Wm P & Wm L), furniture, h 115 Center. 

I-'arker William, (P & Loose), 115 S Saginaw. 

Parshall John M, engineer, h 615 S Jefierson. 

Parson Thomas, lab, h 219 Howard. 

I^artridge B F, civil engineer, h 908 Center. 

Parrot Patrick, (sheriff), h611 S Water. 

Patterson John, machinist, h Washington. 

Patterson John, sawyer, h 104 Fraser. 

Payne C, lab, h S side Seventh, outer lots. 

Pegley Eowley, (Cross & P), bds Wolverton House. 

PelteeP N, sawyer, h 315 Eighteenth. 

Clothing, and ranc;y Goods, 103, S. AVater St., Bay (Jity 



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J. Z. NE WCOMB, Jobber and Ketail Dealer in Dry Goods, 



B\Y CITY DIRECTOKT. 69 



Penfield Warren, engineer, h 508 Fraser. 

Perkins Benjamin, grocer, 1801 S Water, h 102 Broadway. 

Perkins B F, (Lewis & P), 118 Center, h 205 N Washington. 

Perry Hiram, lab, h 308 S Adams. 

Peterkin John, saloon keeper, bds Wolverton House. 

Peters Henry, carp, h 406 Center. 

Petherick Wm W, painter, h 411 Eighth. 

PhilUps, Brooks & Stevens, (T C P, J B & R H 8), groceries & 

provisions, 21G Center. 
PhiUips J P, lumberman, bds Wolverton House. 
Phillips J W, bds 325 N Washington. 
Phillips T C, (P, Brooks & Stevens), h 315 Ninth. 
Phrp John, blacksmith, h 638 S Saginaw. 
Pinco Hiram, sawyer, h 813 S Water. 
Ploof Charles, lab, bds 612 N Adams. 
Ploof Charles, sawyer, h 623 N Adams. 
Ploof Philip, sawyer^ h 612 N Adams. 
Pluff Alexander, lab, h Fraser's Second Addition. 
Pomeron F, capt tug US, h 613 S Monroe. 
Pomeroy Charles H, clerk, bds 212 N Washington. 
Pontine Eobert, ship carp, h 305 S Madison. 
Porter Alexander, lab, h 406 N Van Buren. 
Powell William E, miller, bds Fraser's Second Addition. 
Powers G, h 316 N Washington. 
Pratt Charles, sawyer, h 416 S Saginaw. 
Prentiss Albert, supt L S S W, h 524 N Madison. 
Presbyterian Church, 513 S Washington. 
Prindwill Michael, tailor, bds 310 N Van Buren. 
Prolx Nock, lab, bds 407 8 Water. 
Prosser T C, h 510 Sixth. 
Purcon J, clothing, 204 N Water, h Saginaw. 

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Eaap William, butcher, bds 604 Fraser. 

Eahel John, lab, h 416 N Jefferson. 

Pandall Albert M, carp & joiner, bds 204 N Washington. 

Eandall C S, h 212 8 Saginaw. 

Eandall S S, carp & joiner, bds 204 N Washington. 

Rassingthwaighte Edward, millwright, h 306 N Madison. 

Ray B F, machinist, h 206 S Madison. 

Raymond Henry, h 310 N Washington. 

Raymond Henry S, Post Master, 313 N Water, bds 310 N 

Washington. 
Raymond Jacob, engineer, h 225 Howard. 

Reaume Charles, blacksmith, 424 N Saginaw, h 606 N Jefferson. 
Redmond John, boots & shoes, 213 S Water, h same. 



Clothing, and Fancy Goods, 103, S. Water St., Bay City 



70 TiW niY DIKKCTOUY. 

Reed A J, stave dealer, bds Wolverton House. 

Reice Daniel M, clerk, h Saginaw. 

Reif George, lab, h 315 N Jackson. 

Reilly Edgar, clerk, bds Saginaw. 

Reilly John S, sawyer, h east end of Twenty-Second. 

Reniender Frederick, lab, h 1009 Third. 

Renmann A, lab, h 407 Third. 

Rputher William, pastor Lntheran Church, h olO S Washingtoii. 

Rhoads Charles, watch maker, bds 204 N Washington. 

Rice James, tailor, h 'I'I'I N Van Buren. 

Rich Moses, lab, bds 6*24 N Washington. 

Richardson Joshua J, (col'd), barber, 105 S Water, h Seventh. 

Richardson Robert, Cf!r[), h 424 Fraser. 

Ritche Mrs. Margaret, h oOl S Saginaw. 

RIVETT & BRO, (C R & 1) A R) blacksmiths, 124 S Saginaw. 

RIVETT CHARLES, (R .^ Bro), bds 210 S Jeflerson. 

RIVETT 1) A, (R & Iho), h 210 S Jetlerson, 

Rivet E, shoemaker, bds 216 S Jefferson. 

Rivet John, blacksmith, bds 216 S Jefferson. 

Rivis Peter, saloon, o07 S Water, h same. 

Roach & Smith, (W J R & T S S) boots & shoes, 221 S Water. 

Roach W J, (R .S: Smith) h 623 S Adams. 

Robb Herman B, joiner, h 321 William. 

Robinson Charles, fireman, h 319 William. 

Robinson William, lumberman, h 108 S Monroe. 

Rogers H B, shingle mauuf, h 201 S Jefferson. 

Rogers \Vm R, lab, h 410 Fitzhugh. 

Root Orville, machinist, h S Water. 

Rosa John T, brewer, 729 S Water, h same. 

Rose William, carp, bds 402 Tenth. 

Ross A C, machinist, h Saginaw. 

ROUECH A N, propr Globe Hotel, 202 N Water. 

Rouech Charles, clerk Globe Hotel, 202 N Water. 

Rouech Geo H, clerk Globe Hotel 202 N W\ater. 

Rouech Christian J, cleri^ bds Globe Hotel. 

Rouse J M, h 1202 Center. 

Royce Rev Fayette, rector Episcopal Church, bds 512 N Water. 

Rumzy Charles, lab, bds 402 N Jefferson. 

Rupley Jacob, cooper, h 702 Eleventh. 

Russei Frances, mason, h 109 Fraser. 

Russel Hiram, masou, bds 109 Fraser. 

Rutan Peter, music teacher, 116 Center, bds Globe Hotel. 

Ryan James, plasterer, h 310 N Van Buren. 

s 

Sarvann A, lab, bds 629 S Monroe. 
Saunders Arthur, clerk, bds 512 N Water. 

J. Z. NEWCOMB, Jobber and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, 



l{\r CITi' DIKECTOKY. 71 



Saunders George, lab, bds G24 N Washington. 

iSaxlinger John Ij, butcher, h 008 Ninth. 

Scheurnian Charles, dry goods & groceries, h Gi)l Center. 

8cheurnian Eichard, clerk, li 41'2 Fourth. 

Scherer Joseph, saloon, 401 N Water, h same. 

Schmidt George, lab, h 633 S Monroe. 

Schmidtz Charles, moulder, bds S Water. 

Sehraidtz John, boiler maker, h 509 Ninth. 

Schmidtz William, lab, h 403 N Jackson. 

School House 510 S Saginaw. 

School House 401 S Adams. 

Schrader Julius, lab, h 622 S Jackson. 

Schram Martin, brewer, 12r)Bowery, h same. 

Scott Andrew, h 906 S Water. 

Seely Mrs A S, h 506 N Saginaw. 

Senecal A, painter, h N Jefferson. 

Seviart Louis, lab. h 629 S Monroe. 

Se.xlinger Geo L. butcher, h 424 S Madison. 

Shadick Conrad, carp & joiner, h 906 Si.xth. 

Shank Franklin, carp ».*c joiner, h 609 S Washington, 

Shank Henry, carp & joiner, bds 609 S Washington. 

Shannon Isaac, carriage maker, h 618 S Adams. 

Shannon Isaac A, carriage maker. 111 Sixth, h 618 S Adams. 

Sharp John H, carp, h 211 N Yan Buren. 

Sharp Samuel C, clerk, bds Wolverton House. 

Sharp William T, carp, h 211 N Van Buren. 

Shaw A S, tinsmith bds Wolverton House. 

Sliaw Hugh, lab, bds 1009 S Water. 

Shearer & Co, (James & George S) stave manuf, cor Water & 

First. 
Shearer George H, (J as S & Co), h 532 N Saginaw. 
Shearer James & Co, (Jas S, Geo H S iS: G W Lloyd) lumber 

manuf, 602 N Water. 
Shearer James, (Jas S & Co), h 222 N Water. 
Sheppard Benjamin, clerk bds Washington. 
Sheppard W H, tinsmith, h 425 Third. 
Sherman Mrs T H, h 503 S Water. 
Shindehette Henry, saloon, 116 Third, h same. 
Simons I, salt boiler, h 405 Fifth. 
Simons Jacob, lab h 116 S Madison. 
Simons Philip, (S & Watson), h S end Madison. 
Simons & Watson, (Philip S & James W), drv goods & groceries 

112 Center. 
Simons Frederick, (S & Miller), h 601 Sixth. 
Simons & Miller (F S »& G M), meat market, 210 Center. 
Sirmyer John, clerk, h N Van Buren. 
Skutches Henry, pastor Catholic Church, h 410 N Washington. 

Clothing, and Fancy Goods, 103, S. Water St., Bay City 



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O. JOHNSON, 



MAXUFACTUKKK OF 




Breeching, Smoke Pipesjeed 

Pipes, a Superior Heater, 

Salt Pans, &c. 

All kinds of repairing pertaining to his 

line of business, done on short notice 

and at reasonable rates. 

Factory, ror. Wooclside Avenue and Madisoti Street. 

B^VY CITY, MXCM. 



J. Z. NEWCOMB,Jol3l)er and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods. 



RAY flTY DIRKCTOEY. 73 



Slagg Henry, machinist, bds G33 S Water. 
Slater Frances W, carp, h 517 Second. 
Sloan Eobert, lab, h 409 N Jefi'erson. 

Smith, leaker, & Brown, (J S, C B &; J () B), commission brok- 
ers, Park and McDowell's Dock, near bridge. 
Smith David T, (col'd], h 705 S Washington. 
Smith George {E, S & Hart], h 402 Second. 
Smith Grrove, sawyer, h 613 S Washington. 
Smith & Hart, (Geo S & B B H), flour & feed, 107 Fourth. 
Smith James, machinist, bds 633 S Water. 
Smith John, boiler maker, h 312 S Adams. 

Smith John, engineer, h 607 S engineer, h 315 N Van Buren. 
Smith Moses, carp & joiner, bds (513 S Washington. 
Smith S (', h 314 S Adams. 

Smith Thomas, (Eoach & Smith), li 514 S Saginaw. 
Smith William, engineer, h 014 Fifth. 
Smith William, farmer, h east end twenty-second. 
Soamaran Andi'ow, carp, h 018 N Saginaw. 
Spaulding J L, printer, h 202 Fourth. 
Spear William, salt well borer, h 617 S Monroe. 
Stodotleman Frank, engineer, h Ninth. 
Stonton E, real estate dealer, h 511 S Water. 
Stevens G D, clerk, bds 211 S Water. 
Stevens J Y, (Brook & S), 200 N Water. 
Stevens R H, (Phillips, Brooks & S), 216 Center. 
Stewart A L, bakery, 115 Fourth, h 115 N Jefferson. 
Stillman Frank, lab, h 411 Ninth. 
Siinbaurer, brewer, h 425 S SaginaAv. 
Stockle John, lab, h 604 Fraser. 
Stony Clemence, carp, h 408 N Jefferson. 
Street J F, clerk, h 615 S Saginaw. 
Styninger John, tinsmith, h Saginaw. 

Sullivan & Little, (0 D S & J H L) groceries, 302 (I'enter. 
Sullivan Miss Helen, teacher, bds 601 S Madison. 
Sullivan D, (S & Little), h 601 S Madison. 
Summerville Samuel, carp, h Fraser's Second Addition. 
Sutherland S B, coopei', h 313 William. 
Sweet J W, (Cusson & S) h 408 N Saginaw. 
Syring Wliliam, lab, h 121 Bowery. 



Tate Thomas, mason, bds 125 S Water. 

Tatz (leorge, lab, h 213 S Saginaw. 

Taylor Thomas, carpenter and joiner, h 403 Fraser. 

Tennant James W, carpenter and joiner, h 210 S Madison. 

Tharrig Henr}-, lab, h 301 First. 



Clothing, and Fancy Goods, 103, S. Water St., Bay City. 



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til 



DEAI.Elt IN 



t% <Va J^n ^^ 





Gents' Furnisliing Goods, Hats, 
Caps, Trunks, Valises, &c. 

120, ISTorth ^Water Street, 

_ ^ — ^ — ^ — . 





?5 



LVjyiJTj m 






AND MANUFACTURER OF 



729, South Water Street, 

B^^-^2^ OIT^S^:, is^ioih:. 



t^ CASH PAID FOR BARLEY.^^ 

J. Z NEWCOMB, Jobber and Retail Dealer in Dry Goodg 



BAV CITY niUKCXOKY. 75 



Thomas J R, physician, 308 Center, h same. 

Thomas Mortimore, insurance agent, bds 12*2 N Washington. 

Thompson Daniel F, bds 112 Eighth. 

Thompson David 11, carp, h 501 Ilou-ard. 

Thompson Ealph, lab, bds 904 Seventh. 

Thompson Richard, lab, bds 904 Seventh. 

Thorn Benjamin F. clerk, h 212 N Saginaw. 

Thornthwait Joseph, lab, h 110 Bowery. 

Thorsby Charles lab, h GIG Twenty-Second. 

Tilton William M, lab, h Fraser's Second Addition. 

Timmis J, clerk, h 401 Third. 

Tischner Felix, brewer, 209 S Saginaw, h same. 

Titt Daniel, lab, h G19 N Adams. 

Tripp A W, milkman, h 204 Eighth. 

Trombley A, bds G02 Jefferson. 

Trombley Alexander, carp, h G02 N Jefferson. 

Trombley Benjamin S, clerk, bds Globe Hotel. 

Trombley Daniel butcher, h 111 Bowery. 

Trombley John, sawyer, bds 111 Bowery. 

Trombley William, lab. bds 111 Bowery. 

Trombley, Z, carp, h 524 N Jefferson. 

Truedell Joseph, blacksmith, h 202 Seventeenth. 

Tucker, S, salt manuf. h cor.Woodside Avenue and Plank Eoad. 

Tuddington Benjamin F, engineer, h 410 S AA^ashington. 

Turner Edwin H, cabinet maker, bds 50G N Saginaw, 

Tushner Daniel li G25 S Monroe. 

u 

Ueberroth Leonhard mason, h 7 12 Sixth. 
Underwood William, carriage maker, bds (318 S Adams. 
Underwood AYilliam, tailor, 207 Third, h same. 
Union School House, 211 N Adams. 

Y 

Van Arp Cornelius, clock maker, h 809 Third. 

Van Etten George H, salt manuf, 310 N Water, bds N Water. 

Van Haren Frederick, lab, h 409 N Van Buren. 

Van Idestina Peter, ship carpenter, h 507 S Monroe. 

Van Paris Louis, lab, h G24 N Van Buren. 

Vanstienberg U, produce dealer, h 509 S Jackson. 

Van Stratum Gottfried, clerk, h 401 Fourth. 

Van Zeman Tyce, lab, h 410 Second. 

Varner Robert, carp, I18OI Eighteenth. 

Vassault Thomas, clerk, bds Wolverton House. 

Valentine Albert, mason, bds 204 N Washington. 

Valentine George W, mason, h 623 N Jeffeison. 



Clothino- and Furnishing Goods, 103, S. Water St. Bay City. 



70 P.AY CIXT BIUKCTOUT. 

JUDSON, JOHNSON & CUEREY, 

COMMERCIAL BROKERS 

■Will Charter Vessels iuu\ Secure Frei,i;Uts with aespnteh. Also, 

Real Estate and Insurance Agents. 

No. 120, North Water .Street. 

OFFICE AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE, 



.1. s. jriKSox, 

A. M. JOHXSO 
W. II. CURKKY 



SULLIVAN & LITTLE, 

(ij;xj;i!AL i)EAi,Ki;s ix 

Groceries J and Provisions^ Flour 
Feed, ^c. 

302, Center Street, Corner of Washington. 

Davidson 6c "White^ 



No. 825, .South Water Street, 

BAY €ITY, MICH. 

Boilers repaired on short notice, and all kinds of sheet iron 
work manufactured to order. 



J. Z. NEWCOMB, Jobber and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, 



BAY CITY DIKKCTOKY. ' i 

Valentine William B, mason, h 400 S Wasbington. 
Yalieres Stephen, lab, bds IMilliken House. 
Volk Francis, lab, li olO Eigbth. 
Von Hemel V, farmer, li east end of Nineteenth. 
Von Hemel Peter, farmer, east end of Ni leteenth. 
Vosburg-h Charles, sailor, h 802 Sixth. 
Vosburgh Frank, sailor, bds 802 Sixth. 
Vosburgh Henry, sailor, bds 802 Sixth. 
Vosburgh lioren, sailor, bds 802 Sixth. 

w 

Wagoner John, lab, h 401 Howai'd. 

Wagoner, Joseph, carp,.h 701 Fourth. 

Wait David, carriage manuf, 107 N Adams, h Center. 

Walch Thomas, lab, h 410 Woodside Avenue. 

Walker James, salt manuf, h Fi-aser's Second Addition. 

Walker 'I heodore, h oil) S Water. 

Walthausen & Bro, (F V ».\: W W) druggists, 117 N Water. 

Walthausen, F V, (Walthausen & Bro) bds 401 Center. 

Walthausen WiUiam, (Walthausen & Bro) h 401 Center. 

Walther Alpheus, tinner, bds Center. 

"Walther Lawrence, cooper, h Woodside Avenue. 

Walther Pius, shoemaker, bds Center. 

Walton Andrew, lumber inspector, 110 X Water, h 110 S Adams. 

Wanless Greoi'ge, engineer, h Eraser's Second Addition. 

AVanless Henry, harness maker, bds Eraser's Second Addition. 

Ward E C, machinist, h 620 S Adams. 

Ward James, printer, bds 619 S Washington. 

AVard Lawrence, lab, bds 125 S Water. 

Ward William, saw maker, 302 S Water, h 010 S W^ashington. 

Warden Peter, fireman, h 60o Howard. 

Watkins Greorge, builder, 408 Fifth, h 117 N Jetf'erson. 

W ATKINS T W, (W & Carney) h 102 N Washington. 

WATKINS & CAENEY, (T W W & E J C) inspectors and 

shippers of lumber, 124 S Water. 
Watson James, (Simons & W) h 101 Broadway. 

Webber, bds 104 N Washington. 

AVebber John K, carpenter and joiner, h 617 Eraser. 

Webster N H, dentist, 310 N Water, h 311 S Vauburen. 

Webster Samuel, sawyer, h 313 N Jefi'erson. 

Wehner H, harness maker, bds N AVashington. 

Weidemann J B, (Kaiser & Co) h Third. 

AVells Oscar, lab, h 306 Third. 

AVentz Henry, machinist, h 324 N Jackson. 

AA'entz Joseph H, engineer, h 324 N Jackson. 

AA'^ertheimer Morris, clothing, llo S AA'ater, bds Milliken House. 



Clothing, and Fanc} Goods, 103, S. AVater St., Bay City, 



78 



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I<K^?IS ^ PKRKIIffS, 




Wholesale and Eetail Dealers in 

Flour, Feed, Provisions, 

Produce, Woodenware, 

Confectionery, Fruits, and General 
Variety. 



No. 105, North Water Street, 

BikT CITY, MI€H, 



.1. V. i.r.Mis, ( 

11. r. riiuKiNs. ) 



WATKil^S & CARWEY, 



CiniMlSSlOX DKALKHS IX 



4m»®i)ff I 



aTklllj, 



)%, 



OrnOE, 124 SOUTH WATER STREET, 



T. W. VAIKIXS, ( 
11. .1. ( Al:.M,V. (' 



BAY€ITY, Ml£H, 



AVe liiiy, Inspect and iSliip Lumber at all puiuts on the 
8a«inaw River, lor all 3Iarkets. 



J. Z. NEWCOMB, Jobber and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, 



BAY CITY niEECTOKY. 79 



West David, millwright, h 612 N Saginaw. 

"W^estou Robert, lab, h G'2'2 S Adams. 

Westover & Colver, (VV W& I) C) lumber dealers, 'l^o S 

Jefferson. 
Westover J W, bds I'io N Washington. 
Westover Ijiither, lumber dealer, h 125 N Washington. 
Westover William, (VV & Colver) h 225 S Jefferson. 
AVetmore E A, teamster, h (SOI Third. 

Wheeler Charles 0, carpenter and joiner, h 319 8 Water. 
Whille Shepard, carpenter and joiner, h ol3 S Saginaw. 
White Henry, boilermaker, h 609 S Monroe. 
Whiting John, butcher, h 912 Fifth. 
Whiting J W, carpenter and joiner, h 501 Monroe. 
Whitman John, l)utcher, h o25 N Jackson. 
Whittemore Charles E, tinner, bds 210 Fifth. 
Whittemore J F, carp, bds 210 Fifth. 
WIIITTEMORb] & MEDDAUGH, (W W & W W M) cabinet 

manufy 116 S Saginaw, sales room 202 Center. 
Whittemore Nathaniel, County Clerk, h 210 Fifth. 
Whittemore W C, accountant, h 111 N Jefferson. 
Whittemore Walter, (W & Meddaugh) bds 210 Fifth. 
Wider John, lab, h 632 S Jackson. 

Wight J C, Pastor Presbyterian Church, h 602 S Washington. 
Wight, boiler maker, bds 624 N Washington. 
AVigle Eli, Pastor Methodist Episcopal Church, bds 212 N 

Washington, 
Wiles Sobert lab, h 202 Eighth. 
Willet Joseph, lab, h Eraser's Second Addition. 
Willey J F, livery stable, 322 N Saginaw bds Wolverton House- 
Wilkin & Co (F C & S V Wilkin) clothing, 301 N Water. 
Wilkin F G (Wilkin & Co) res East Saginaw. 
Wilkin S V, (Wilkin & Co) bds Wolverton House. 
WILLIAMS DAVID R, painter, 301 S Water, h 222 S Madison. 
Williams Edward, lab, h Woodside Avenue. 
"Williams E Y, lumber inspector, 116 N Water, h 405 Third. 
AVilliams Francis, lab, h 618 N Washington. 
Williams James, lab, h 113 Eraser. 
Williams James, sawyer, h 617 N Saginaw. 
Willis Mrs L J, h 702 Twenty-Second. 
Willson James, cabinet maker, h N Van Buren. 
Wilson John S, h 1505 S Water. 
Wilson J, painter, bds Globe Hotel. 
Wilson Thomas, drayman, bds 624 N Washington. 
Wilson William D, lab, h 224 S Vanburen. 
Winkler Michael, sawyer, h 717 Fourth. 
Wintermeyer Jacob, sawyer, h 205 Sixth. 
Wipper tienry, carp, h 222 Howard. 



Clothing, and Furnishing Goods, 103, S. Water St., Bay City 



80 I'AY CITY mKECTOKY. 

AVipptn- John, lab, bds '222 Howard. 

Wispinter John C, clerk, bds (Seventh. 

Witeman Albert, entjineer, h 5U N Saginaw. 

Witthaner Bernard, Register of Deeds, cor Center and Jellerson. 

WOLVKRTON HOUSE, A Dann, propr, 321 N Water. 

Wood Edgar A, harness maker, bds GUI N Saginaw. 

Wood Edwin, watchmaker, bds 204 N Washington. 

Wood George, blacksmith, li near Water and Watson. 

Wood John, clerk, bds Wolverton House. 

Wood John, painter, h 215 S Madison. 

Wood Joseph, clerk, bds Wolverton House. 

Wood L. lab, h 401 Howard. 

W^ood P H, lab, h 32 1 N Adams. 

AVoolson J O, h 216 Fourteenth. 

Wright David, boarding house, KHI!) S AVater. 

Wyatt Will, clerk Wolverton House. 



Yales, Miss M L, 510 S Saginaw, bds Adams. 

Yawkey E E, stoves and tin, 419 N Water, bds ^ladison. 

Yawkey John H, lumber inspector, h 221 N Madison. 

Yawkey William C, inspector and shipper of lumber, 405 N 

Water. 
Young D, shoemaker, bds 221 S Saginaw. 
Wmng H, (cold) barber, 128 S Water, h 725 S Jefferson. 
Young John, lab, h 120 S Madison. 
Y'oung Peter, cooper, bds 424 N Madison. 
Young Henry, lumber inspector, h 608 N Washington. 
A^uirian Bertrand, lab, h 201 Sixth. 



Zauner & llelbig, (L Z & O H) physicians, 30;] S W^ater. 

Zauner L G, (Z & Helbig) h 909 Twenty-Second. 

Zehner T N, jewelry, 206 N Water, h 1003 Center. 

Zerwis & Goebel (S Z & H G) proprs Forest City House, 202 S 

AVashington. 
Zerwis Simon, (Z & Goebel) h 202 S Washington. 



J. Z. NEWCOMB, Jobber and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods. 



BKX CITY DIRECrOKY. 81 



[The following Notices were received to late for insertion in their proper place.— Pvbs.] 

C- M" Haavley & Co. commenced business here in December, 
1865. They have a store "i'ixSS, and two stories high, well 
filled 'nith a complete assortment of goods in their line of trade, 
consisting of Dry Goods, Carpets, Boots and Shoes, Caps and 
Gents' Furnishing Goods. These gentleman having had a large 
experience in the mercantile business, know well the wants of 
their customsrs, and are amply prepared to furnish everything 
in their line of business as all must be convinced who visit their 
extensive establishment, at wonderfully low prices ;^their motto 
being " quick sales and small profits." The attention which 
these gentlemen give to their business is fast winning for them a 
place among the best business houses of the Valley. 

The business of W. H. Dowxs, was established here in Febru- 
ary, 1865. His store is 25x80, and well stocked with Boots 
and Shoes, and Gents' Furnishing Goods. The stock of Boots 
and Shoes is the largest and best assorted in the city, as all will 
be convinced who visit his store, and having had a large experi- 
ence in the business, he is a good judge of the articles in which 
he deals, and none but the best goods are purchased by him. — 
He employs the best workmen in his custom department, and 
has the name of making the best of " fits." The repairing ia 
neatly done, and attests the superior mechanical skill of his 
workmen. By his gentlemanly and fair dealing he has secured 
a large trade and a fair pecuniary reward. Success to him is a 
foregone conclusion, which is always the reward of upright 
dealing. 

A. Dann, proprietor of the Wolverton House, is an old land- 
lord, having had over twenty years experience. His table is 
always supplied with the best the market afi"ords, and his cus- 
tomers are made to feel at home in this comfortable quarters. 
Charges moderate. 

Clothing, and Fancy Goods, 103, S. Water St., Bay City. 



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BARSE A MORRIS^ 

WJUM.ESAI.K AKT) RETAIL DEALERS IX 





Cutlery, Stoves, Iron, Steel, Nails, Belting, 

Packing, Paints, Oils, Glass and 

Builders' Hardware. 

Also, Manufacturers of Tin, Copper 
and Sheet Iron Ware. 



310, North Water Street, 



C. V. B. Bakse, Olean, N. Y. 
II. S. MoRKis, Bay City, Mich. 



{AT CITY, micm. 




McEWEN & ERASER, 

MANUFACTURERS OF 

Mill, 308, North "Water Street, 

BAY CITY3 MICH. 

GEORGE CAMPBELL, 



All Jobs in the Building Line, 
promptly executed. 

Office, 308, North Water Street. 

:BJ^-^^ OTTOS'. 



J. Z. NEWCOMB, Jobber and Ketail Dealer in Dry Goods, 



BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 



Agents Insurance. 

BU8H BENJAMIN F, 301 N Water. 

DENISON C H. 309 N Water. 

DRAKE JOHN, 116 N Water. 

JUDSON, JOHNSON & CURREY, 116 N Water. 

Artists, Ambrotype & Pliotograpli. 

Padget J G, 304 Centre. 

Architects & Builders. 

CAMPBELL GEORGE 30 S N Water. 
Cusson & Sweet, 215 N Washington. 
Eicnemeiyer Edward, 309 Sixth. 
Poster Milo, h 112 S Washington. 
Holland & Gregson, 111 S Adams. 
Tennant J W, -410 N Saginaw. 
Watkins George, 408 Fifth. 

Bakers & Confectioners. 

Arnold Frederick, 114 Fifth. 
Arnold Godfried, 215 S Water. 
Stew^ard A L, 115 Fourth. 

Banks and Bankers. 

FIRST NATIONAL BANK, 212 N Water. 

Barbers. 

Groeffort William, (col'd), 311 N Water. 
Richardson Joshua J, (col'd), 105 S Water. 
Young H, (col'd), 123 S Water. 



Clothing, and Fancy Goods, 103, S. Water St., Bay City. 



84 B.Vy CITY DIRECTOKY. 



Blacksmiths- 

DfeVidson James, 789 S Water. 
Eddy Samuel L, 120 S Water. 
Fordon John A, 116 S Water. 
Eeaume Charles, 424 N Saginaw. 
EIVETT & BRO, 124 S Saginaw. 
Wait David, 115 Center. 

Boiler Makers- 
Davidson & White, S Water. 
JOHNSOxN 0, 202 Woodside avenue. 

Booksellers & Stationers^ 

Doughty George, 301 N Water. 

Boots &c Shoes- 

CATHCAET & Co, 105 S Water. 
DOWNS W H, 308 N Water. 
Fountain Louis, 117 Fourth. 
McDermodd John & Co, 112 Third. 
Redmond John, 213 8 Water. 
Roach & Smith, 221 S Water. 
Sullivan & Little, 302 Center. 

Brewers- 
Nickels Valentine, 321 S Water. 
ROSA JOHN T, 729 S Water. 
Schram Martin, 125 Bowery. 
Tischner Felix, 209 S Saginaw. 

Butchers. 

Brooks & Stevens, 208 N Water. 
HelbigG, 117 Fourth. 
K:ouser & Co, 401 N Water. 
Simuns & Miller, 210 Center. 

Carriage Manufacturers- 

Fordon John A, 116 S Water. 
Shannon Isaac A, 111 Sixth. 
Longpre & Bro, 312 N Saginaw. 
Wait David, 107 N Adams. 

Civil Engineers & Surveyors- 

BUSH B F, 301 N Water. 
Hotchkiss & Mercer, 405 N Water. 
HUGGINS ANDREW, 116 N Water. 
Mercer & Dunbar, 405 N Water. 

J. Z. NE WCOMB, Jobber and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, 



SAY CITY DIRECTOEY. 85 



Cigars & Tobacco Manufacturers & Dealers 

FEANK ERNST, 206 N Water. 

Clothing— Manufacturers & Dealers- 

LOEVENSTEIN, A, 120 N Water. 
Purcon J, 204 N Water. 
Wertheimer Morris, 113 S Water. 
Wilkin & Co, 301 N Water. 

Dentists. 

Maxon C A, 114 Center. 
Webster, N H, 310 N Water. 

Drugs and Medicines— Dealers in. 

CROSS & PEGLEY, 101 S Water, cor Center. 
Lord George, 116 N Water. 
Walthausen F V & Bro, 117 N Water. 

Dry G-oods— Dealers in- 

Binder & Co, 211 N Water. 

GRISWOLD H, 109 S Water, (will remove to 100 S Water first 

August. 
HAWLEY C R & Co, 111 S Water. 
Meister B L, 302 N Water. 
Hunger & Co, 309 N Water. 
NEWCOMB J Z, 103 S Water. 
Oppenhein & Mason, 210 N Water. 
Simons & Watson, 112, Center. 

Fancy G-oods & Notions. 

Crandell Frank, 107 S Water. 
Newman Samuel, 315 N Water. 

Flour and Feed. 

Smith & Hart, 107 Fourth. 

Foundries and Machine Shops. 

McDowell JOHN, 702 S Water. 

Furniture— Manufacturers & Dealers. 

Bloedon Louis, 413 N Water. 

PARKER & LOOSE, 116 Center. 

Whittemore & Meddaugh 116 S Saginaw, salesroom 202 Center. 

Clothing, and Fancy Goods, 103, S. Water St., Bay City. 



86 BAV CITY BlllECTOEY. 



G-roceries and Provisions— Dealers. 

Aplin & Bro, 117 S Water. 
BINDER & Co, 211 N Water. 
DELZELL & DENISON 301 N Water. 
Gustin n A, 317 N Water. 
HAET & MONEOE, 405 N Water. 
Heuman Leonard, 119 N Water. 
Ivilduff & 0' Conner, 209 S Water. 
Lewis & Perkins, 118 Center. 
McHale Michael, 737 S Water. 
Nuth W H R, 211 S Water. 
O'Conner Edward, 410 N Water. 
Perkins Benjamin L, 1301 S Water. 
Phillips & Brooks, 216 Center. 
Sullivan & Little, 302 Center. 

Gnnsmiths. 

Ajgy John, 111 Fifth. 

Hardware, Stoves and Tinware— Maimf's and 

Dealers. 

Barse & Morris, 310 N Water. 
Beach 11 (i, 203 N Water. 
Jennison C E, 201 N Water. 
Yawkey E F, 419 N Water. 

Harness, Saddles and Trunks. 

Hemstreet H M, 214 Center. 
LUXTON THOMAS, 115 S Water. 

Hotels. 

Barclay House, 202 Third. 
Forest City House, 202 S Washington. 
GLOBE HOTEL, 202 N Water. 
Milliken House, 311 S Water. 
Montreal House, 125 S Water. 
Oswego House, 201 Second. 
WOLVERTON HOUSE 323, N Water. 

Justices of the Peace. 

COEBIN CHAELES F, 310 N Water. 
DENISON CHAS H, 309 N Water. 
McNamara John, 310 N Water. 
Kinderman C, 418 N Water. 



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Lawyers. 

Beckwith & Cook, 301 N Water. 
BIENEY HON JAMES, 217 N Water. 
DENISON CHARLES H, 309 N Water. 
GEIER & MCDONELL, 301 N Water. 
MAESTON & HATCH, 201 N Water. 
MAXW^ELL A C, 310 N Water. 
McNamara John, 310 N Water. 

Liquor Dealers— Wholesale. 

McDowell & Park, Third st, near bridge. 
Noud James, 424 N Water. 

Livery. 

McGilvary John, 414 N Saginaw. 
Willey J F, 322 N Saginaw. 

Lumber — Inspectors, Manufactnrers and 
Dealers. 

BEADLE Y H M, 522 S Water. 
BEADLEY N B, 1001 S Water. 
Gates & Fay, 202 S Water. 
Hotchkiss & Mercer, 405 N Water. 
Jackson G K, 202 S Water. 
McCormick James J, 1701 S Water. 
McEWEN & FEASEE, 308 N Water. 
Shearer James & Co, 602 N Water. 
Walton Andrew, 116 N Water. 
WATKINS & CAENEY 124 S W^ater, 
Westover & Colver, 225 S Jefferson. 
W^iUiams E Y, 116 N Water. 
YAWKEY Wm H, 116 N W^ater. 

Lime Burners. 

Correon J, 1802 S Water. 

Milliners and Dressmakers- 

COEBIN MISS E E, 115 8 Adams. 
Freeman Mrs E 0, 306 Third. 
Hemma Miss Janette, 401 Center. 
Mather Mrs M N, 116 N Saginaw. 

Newspapers- 

BAY CITY JOUENAL, (weekly), 202 Fourth. 
BAY CITY SIGNAL, (weekly), 211 N Water. 



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Painters, Paper Hangers and G-laziers- 

Brown & Barrett, 113 Fourth. 
Colbern & Mather, 212 Center. 
WILLIAMS DAVID K, 301 S Water. 

Physicians- 

CROSS THOMAS, 101 S Water, cor Center. 
Griswold H S, 122 N Washington, 
(junn D B, Barclay House. 
Johnson M, 302 N Jefferson. 
Kindermann Constantino, 418 N Water. 
Landon H, 300 N Water. 
THOMAS J E, 308 Center. 
Zauner & Helbig, 303 S Water. 

Planing Mills and Sash and Door Manuf. 

CARNEY T & Co, 723 S Water. 

Sail Makers. 

Munroe George H, 509 N Water. 

Saw Manufacturers. 

Ward William, 302 S Water. 

Watchmakers and Jewelers. 

Doughty George, 301 N Water, 
^ehner T X, 206 N Water. 



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M. E. CHURCH BAY CITY. 

The first Minister that was stationed as Pastor at what was 
then called Lower Saginaw, was Rev. G. Bradley ; it was in the 
year 1851-2. At this time the Church was built. In the years 
1853 and 1854, Rev. J. Cogshall was appointed Pastor, and he 
reported a membership of te:i in number. And in the same 
j-ear a Sabbath school was organized. 

In the years 1855 and 1856 Rev. T. J. Joslin was appointed 
Pastor, and succeeded in building a Parsonage. 

In the years 1857 and 1858, Rev. Wni. Benson wasappointed 
Pastor. 

In the year 1859 the Rev. E. Klumpp, was appointed Pastor; 
and then Rev. J. C. Wathey was appointed two years. In the 
year 1863, Rev. E. Castor was appointed Pastor. In the year 
1864 Rev. H. 0. Parker was Pastor, and in the years 1865 and 
1866, Rev. Wm. Fox, was appointed Pastor. 

We have now a membership of over 100, and the Sabbath 
school numbers about 100. 



BAY CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT. 

1861. 

Chief Engineer — H. M. Bradley. 

As&H Enffineer — Charles Merrill. 

1864. 

Chief Engineer — Andrew C. Maxwell. 

1st AssH Engineer —J. H. Little. 

2d " " Bernard Witthauer. 

Red Rover Fire CoMPAxr, — Foreman — J. N. Sweet — 1st Ass't 
Foreman — Chris. Heinzman;^:.^<^ AssH — Edward O'Connor. 

On the 14th of April Mr. Little resigned and John Harding 
was appointed to fill vacancy. 



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1865. 

Chief Engineer — Charles H. Denison. 

1st AssH " Thomas Howes. 
2d'' " A. N. Rouech. 

Red Rover Fike Co. — Foreman — William T. Kennedy ; ht 
AssH Foreman — Charles Rivett; 2d do — Jacob Knoblaugh. 

Protection Fire Co. — Foreman — "VV. B. Valentine ; 1st AssH 
— B. Boutell ; 2d do.—E. F. Yawkey. 

On the 9th of May the following officers were confirmed by the 
Council. 

Chief Engineer — Charles H. Denison. 

1st AssH " WilHam Fox. 

2d " " Benjamin Boutoll. 

In October the Fire Department disbanded and William T 
Kennedy was appointed Chief Engineer with instructions to re- 
organize. 

Chief Engineer — William T. Kennedy. 

M AssH " Edward T. Williams. 

2d '' " William Fox. 

3d " " William B. Valentine. 

Steam fire Engine Company, 60 members. — Foreman, Henry 
Hutchinson ; 1st AssH H. S Raymond ; 2d do, James W. Watsou; 
Sd do, Thomas Pitts •,^ President, Henry Hutchinson ; Secretaryi 
R. J. Carney ; Treas., Harvey J. Clark. 

Hook & Ladder Company, forty members — Foreman, Conrad 
Fieger ; 1st AssH, Conrad Hage ; 2d do, Henry Lutzke. 

Sack & Bucket Protective Association, thirty members. This 
Company is not yet fully organized. 



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HISTORY OF PORTSMOUTH. 



The history of Portsmouth being so closely interwoven with 
that of Bay City repetitions must necessarily occur , but we will 
endeavor to avoid them as much as possible. 

The village of Portsmouth is beautifully located on the east 
bank of the Saginaw river adjoining Bay City on the south ; 
being about six miles south of Saginaw Bay, and being so close- 
ly connected with Bay City the dividing line between the two 
places is not discernable to the stranger. 

It is a thriving place and contains about two thousand inhabi- 
tants. Its principal business is the manufacture of Salt and 
Lumber. There are in operation at the present time six Salt 
Blocks, four saw mills and one planing mill and flouring mill, 
connected together. Merchandizing is carried on to a consider- 
able extent ; there being eight stores containing a variet}- of 
stock, such as is usually kept in country villages. There are 
three blacksmith shops ; three wagon maker shops and two 
shoemaker shops. There are two Churches, one a Methodist 
and the other a Baptist. Education is not neglected here, there 
being one school containing two hundred and eighty pupils 
under the superintendance of one Principal, who has two asist- 
ants. 

The village was first laid out and named by Albert Miller, Esq., 
in 1836. In Feb., 1837, it was replotted and enlarged by the 
" Portsmouth Company. " In 1856, Wm. Daglish was employed 
to re-survey the place and make a new map. The former Plot 
being found incorrect. The first settlers of Portsmouth were 

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Joseph and Meador Tronible, who located here in 1834 and built 
a log house near where the "Center House" now stands for the 
purpose of trading with the Indians. They afterwards entered 
a tract of land on the present site of the village. In 184o 
Meador Troinble sold his interest to James McCoriuick and 
removed one mile up the river on what is known as Tromble's 
Addition of Portsmouth. The next settler who became identi- 
fied with the place was Albert Miller who came from Saginaw 
in company with B. K. Hall and others for the purpose of erect- 
ing a lumber mill. The mill was erected, and put in operation 
in 1837, being the second mill on the river. Thomas Rogers 
came the same year, and was the first blacksmith. His wife was 
the first physician in what is now called Bay County, and her 
memory will long be endeared and cherished by those who were 
the recipients of her many acts of humanity and kindness. — 
She is now a resident of Bay City, highly respected and beloved 
for her many virtues. In 1841 James McCormick came here 
from Saginaw, and in company with his son, James J. McCor- 
mick, purchased the interest of B. K. Hall in the lumber mill 
before mentioned, which business he continued until his decease, 
occurring in 1846, Jesse M. Miller came here in 1850 and is 
now a resident. Capt. Joseph F. Marsac came here from 
Detroit in 1838, and Capt. John S. Wilson came here in 1841. — 
The first school taught was in a small house on the corner of 
Fremont avenue and Water street and for many years after- 
wards the residence of Judge Miller. David Smith, now of 
Tuscola County, was the first teacher, who commenced his school 
in the year 1843, with six scholars, named respectively, Peter 
and Hial Rogers, Andrew J. Crutchfield, William Tufts, Elizabeth 
and Wm. R. McCormick. The first store was opened in 1850 
by C. L. Russell on Water street, in connection with his lumber- 
ing business. This store has smce been enlarged and is now 
carried on by M. & H. Bunnell. 

The first hotel was the "River House," and Daniel Chappel 
was its landlord, which duties he dispensed with " ability " and 

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to the satisfaction of tho public. This house was afterwards 
named the Center House and is now known by that name. 

The first vessels built here were the "Essex" and the "Bay 
City. " The former was built in 1857 and the latter in 1858. 

Having thus given a hastily written sketch of the village and 
its e9.rly settlement, we will conclude by remarking, that few 
places possess more natural advantages than Portsmouth ; its 
location ; its almost unexhaustible supply of salt and lumber ; 
together with the enterprise of its citizens, must in a few years 
cause it to join hands with Bay City and together, extend their 
borders to Saginaw Bay and rank among the large and import- 
ant cities of the west. 



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A. STSVSNS & CO.^ 



MANUFACTUEEKS OF 




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Office, No. 1624, Water Street, 

PORTSMOUTH, MICH. 

DEALERS IN 



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Soots & SIioeS;y Crockery^ <£c> 

No. 100, First Street, 

H. A. BRADDOCK & CO., 

Office, No. 1518, Water Street, 

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PORTSMOUTH DIRECTORY. 



Abbreviations. — For ab., read above; bds,, hoards^het., between; 
cavp., carpenter; cov., corner; col'd colored; E., East h., home; 
lab., laborer; manuf., manufacturer; nianufy., manuj actor y; N. 
north; propr., proprietor ; res., residence; S., south. 

The word Street is implied. 



Adams James, lab, bds 301 First. 

Adams James, lab, bds 104 Kossuth. 

Allen E, lumber dealer, bds 225 Water. 

Alyea Warren, teamster, h 316 Tuscola. 

Avery James H, millwright, h 190-t Water. 

Avery Morrison A, millwright, h 1906 Water. 

Baker Alexander, lab, h 609 ISecond. 

Baker Mrs M, seamstress, h 311 Lafayette. 

Baldwin Henry; lumberman, h 321 Water. 

Baptist Church, 214 Fremont. 

Beckwith B F, salt manuf, h 625 First. 

Bedell B C, grocer, bds 111 Second. 

Bedell J G, grocer, 102 First, bds 111 Second. 

Bedell Mrs C, h 111 Second. 

Bedell M N, grocer, bds 111 Second. 

Beebe S C, joiner, h 215 Tremble. 

Beebe William, joiner, h 523 First. 

Bennett Mrs Mary, h 501 Fremont. 

Bialey J M, tailor, 109 First, h 210 Second. 

Bird A, bds 310 Second. 

Bird Mrs Margaret, h 824 Seventh. 

Bird Mrs P, h 310 Second. 

Black John, lab, h 310 Second. 

Boiteu George, (Chapman & B) h 219 Fifth. 

Boyse Jacob, lab, h 611 Water. 

Braddock A C, salt manuf. h 503 First. 

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Braddock Charles, shingle manuf, h 518 First. 

Braddock & Co, salt manufy, s end of Water. 

Braddock Edward, butcher, h 110 Burnett. 

Braddock H A & Co, lumber manufy, 1518 Water. 

Braddock H A, lumber manuf, h 701 First. 

Brannan Daniel, lab, h 108 Salt. 

Brazzelton L N, (cold) barber, 306 First, bds 301 First. 

Briggs David, lab, h 707 Water. 

Britton Theodore, soap manuf, h 1 824 Water. 

Brooks Andrew, lime burner, h 124 Water. 

Brown John E, lab, h 616 Lafayette. 

Brown Mrs U A, h 602 Sixth. 

Brown William, lab, h 401 Tuscola. 

Bunnell & Co, (M & H B) grocers, 920 Water. 

Bunnell H, (B & Co) bds 219 First. 

Bunnell, M, (B & Co) h 219 First. 

Burnett Hamilton, carpenter and joiner. 111 Burnett, h 524 

First. 
Burtch Jonathan, ferryman, h 201 Fifth. 
Burtch Miss,, teacher, bds 201 Fifth. 
Campbell Lawrence, lab, h 201 Lafayette. 
Campbell Moses, h 101 First. 

Center House, Albert Coggshall, propr, 325 Water. 
Chapman & Boiteu, (W A C & G B) boots and shoes, 120 First. 
Chapman WilUam A, (C & Boiteu) h 524 First. 
Clark Eussel, machinist, h 423 Sixth. 
Clay Michael, lab, h 607 Water. 
Coggshall Albert, propr Center House, 225 Water. 
Comstock John S, sawyer, h 303 Fifth. 
Cooper Milton, blacksmith, h 108 Kossuth. 
Crampton George, boarding house, 216 South. 
Crampton John, boarding house, 104 Kossuth. 
Cummings, A L, teacher, h 1703 Water. 
Cunningham Patrick, lab, bds 301 First. 
Daglish William, lawyer, 911 Water, bds 202 Fremont. 
Davison Michael, sawyer, bds 215 Tuscola. 
DeForest Stephen, millwright, h 300 Sixth. 
Demon George, lab, bds 1625 Water. 
Dobson Eobert W, lab, h 707 Water. 
Dodge Samuel, shoemaker, h 315 Webster. 
Dunham & Johnson, (N D & A Johnson), dry goods & groceries 

109 First. 
Dunham N, (D & Johnson), h 301 Tromble. 
Durfee Harvey W, sawyer, h 825 Seventh. 
Easton P, spile driver, h 2001, Water. 
Edmonds Joseph, mason, h 601 Jefierson. 
Edwards G, lab, bds 401 'J'uscola. 



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Ellis G H, carp & joiner, h 1822 "Water. 

Ellis VVm H, lab, bds 1822 Water. 

Ellison Henry, sawyer, li 812 Broadway. 

Fagirat John, cooper, h 411 Polk. 

Fleck J J, lab, bds 707 Water. 

Flynn John, lab, h 813 Seventh. 

Forcill Joseph, lab, bds 2001 Water. 

Fowler Andrew, lab, bds 108 Salt. 

Frost George, farmer, h 401 Jefferson. 

Gale A W, lab, h ::U8 First. 

Garrison Garrett, engineer, h 210 Trombly. 

Gillott J B. (G & Till), 201 Water. 

Gillott & Till, (J B G & A Till), grocers, 201 Water. 

Gladwin & Bro, (II L & C A G), groceries & provisions, 602 

First. 
Gladwin H L, (G & Bro), G02 First. 
Gladwin C A, (G & Bro), bds Trombly. 
Green Eobert, lab, bds 707 Wa+er. 
Grisdale James, sawyer, h 116 Tuscola. 
Handy Mrs E A, h 215 Burnett. 
Hansel John, gai-dner, h 702 Jefferson. 
Hayden & Co, salt manufy, 1917 Water. 
Haydon Henr}-, Supervisor, bds 301 Fii'st. 
Hawkins John W, farmer, h 625 Second. 
Heath Martin, lab, h 609 Second. 
Hennesey Patrick, school teacher, h 316 Tuscola, 
Henry Samuel, engineer, h 1607, Water. 
Hewitt Calvin A, mason, h 1724 Water. 
Hopkins Daniel, sawyer, h 810 Broadway. 
Hotchkiss William, shingle sawyer, h 713 Broadway. 
Hutchinson Mrs A, h 618 Washington. 
Ingle George, mill wright, h 1119 Water. 
Ingle John, millwright, h 1125 Water. 
Jenkins Mrs B, milliner, 10 I Tuscola, h same. 
Johnson Alonzo, (Dunham & J), bds 425 First. 
Keeppe D, lab, bds S end of Fir.st. 
Keith Daniel, lab, h 201 Lafayette. 
Kelly Thomas, fiirmer, h 125 Third. 
Kent William, h 315 Jeiferson, 
Kerwm James, lab, bds S end First. 
Kinney Byron, cooper, bds S end First. 
Knight Caspar, wagon maker, h 901 Tuscola. 
Langdon E G, lumber dealei-, li 301 Water. 
Lennard Charles, lab, bds 502 Harrison. 
Lennard John C, sawyer, h 502 Harrison. 
Lewis George, L & Peters), bds 225 Water. 
Lewis & Peter.<, lumber manuf, 510 Water. 



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Lyon Mrs Elizabeth, h 522 Sixth. 

McCormick William K, lumber insp, 115 McCormick, h same. 

ISlcDade W H, blacksmith, 401 First, h 105 First. 

McGee Ijouis, sawyer, h 1001 Water. 

McLane Andrew, sup't Portsmouth salt works, h S end of First. 

Maitland John, lab. bds 2!)1 Lafayette. 

Mallet Abraham, lab. bds (501 Tuscola. 

]\lallet Paul, lab, h 001 Tuscola. 

Manley Samuel, lab, h 116 Lafayette. 

ISlarble Hiram, joiner, h 7(12 Fremont. 

Marks E B, sawyer, h 819 Sixth. 

Marsac Charles, bds 1909 Water. 

Marsac Frank, bds 1909 VN ater. 

Marsan Joseph, h 1909 Water. 

Mason James C, groceries & provisions, 202 Water, h Washing- 
ton. 

Meloy Alexander, cooper, h 1123 Water. 

Merrill Charles A, millwright, h 202 Jefferson. 

Methodist Church, 510 Fremont. 

Miller Abram, bds 809 Sixth. 

Miller A J, engineer, h 825 Third. 

Miller Albert, lumber manuf, 1012 Water, h 809 Sixth. 

I'JILLER Hon ALBERT, h 202 Fremont. 

Miller J M, farn'ier, h 125 First. 

Moore J S, shingle sawyer, li 511 First. 

Munday Joseph, lab, h 818 Lafayette. 

Munyan A L, (M & Bro), bds 00b First. 

Munyan & Bro, (A L & H F M), groceries «S: provisions 225 
First. 

Munyan H F, (Munyan & Bro), h COS First. 

Murphy Mathew, lab, bds COT Wat^-r. 

]\Iurphy Patrick, lab. bds 607 Water. 

Newcombe Abram D, lab, h 819 Seventh. 

0' Conner Dennis, saloon, 216 Water, h same. 

Oatman Frances, (0 & Son), bds 415 Pulk. 

Oatman Myron, (0 & Son), h 415 Polk. 

Oatman Nelson, (0 & Son), bds 415 Polk. 

Oatman & Son, (M & T 0), builders, 110 & 112 Washington. 

Parmley elames, millwright, h 701 Water. 

Parmley Miss L A, school teacher, bds Water. 

Parmley M, millwright, bds 425 First. 

'Peters William, (P & Lewis,) 510 Water. 

Pine Ambrose, lab, bds 216 Burnett. 

Pine Benjf^min, lumber dealer, h 216 Burnett. 

Pine Samuel, teamster, bds 216 Burnett. 

Portsmouth Ferry, Jonathan Burtch propr, 202 Water. 

Portsmouth House, Mrs H Paby propr, 802 First. 



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PORTSMOUTH PIEECTORY. 99 

Post Office, 109 First. 

Pringle Sanford, pi'opr, Union House, 101 First. 

Quigley John, engineer, bds S end First. 

Quinn John, lab, h 611 Water. 

Eaby INlrs Hannah, propr, Porstinouh House, o02 First. 

Eaby WilliaTii, bds o02 First. 

Eandall Peter J, h 406 Harrison. 

Rutherford Chas, carp, bds 401 TuscoUx. 

Sanford J 8, h 305 Sixth. 

School House 72o Water. 

Schrader William, lab, h 615 Tuscola. 

Shawl G P, farmer, h 904 Broadway, 

Shilling George, clerk, bds 219 First. 

Shilling John, cai-penter, h 901 Tuscola. 

vSmith Charles W, hsherman, h211 Water. 

Smith D D, teamster, h 814 Broadway. 

Smith George W, saw filer, h 424 Third. 

Smith James, sawyer, h 1121 Water. 

Smith John C, sawyer, h 801 Sixth. 

Smith Mary A, h 325 Water. 

Smith Sylvester S, sawyer, h 416 Tuscola. 

Southworth Chailes G, lumber manuf, h 1924 Water. 

South worth W H, lumber dealer, h 1005 First. 

Stevens A & Co, lumber & salt manuf, 1624 Water. 

Stevens A, (S & Co), h 1625 Water. 

Stevens John F, blacksmith, h 710 Tuscola. 

Stevenson Thomas, farmer, h 115 Water. 

Sutton Jacob, foreman, salt block, h 601 Second. 

Swaley Frederick, lab, h 201 Lafayette. 

Swain James, brewer, 212 Water, h same. 

Taylor Frances, bt)arding house, S end of First. 

Thomas George W, lab,''h 2012 Water, 

Thompson Henry, machinist, h 315 Second. 

Thori:) George, carriage maker, 401 First, bds 405 First. 

Till A W, (Gillett & T), 201 AVater, h same. 

Timm John, lab, bds 825 Sixth. 

Trombly Meddaugh, h 1421 Water. 

Ti'ombly Peter, fisherman, h 1421 Water. 

Vosburgh Henry, saloon, 116 Tuscola, bds same. 

Watkins Stephen, carp & joiner, h 1803 Water. 

Watkins Thomas G, carp, bds 1803 Water. 

WathworthL, carp, h 1005 First. 

Watrous A W, cabinet maker, h 910 First. 

Watrous & Brother, ( Jas & O A W), proprs shingle manufy 1924 

Water. 
Watrous James, (W & Bro), h 2009 Water. 
Watrous A, (W & Bro),) h 2005 Water. 



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Webb C VV, blacksmith, 110 Third, h 625 Broadway. 
Webb Thomas C, teamster, h 810 Seventh. 
Westbinder, h 401 Washington. 
Westcott Harvey, lab, h 411* Second. 
Whipple William, lumber dealer, h 425 First. 
Whiting Albert, lab, bds 2001 Water. 
Williams S, shingle sawyer, bds 511 First. 
Win terh alter George, engineer, h 1201 Water. 
Winterhalter Michael, land agt, o04 First, h 825 Sixth. 
Withey Lafayette, h 501 Polk. 
Withey Russell, lab, h 501 Polk, 
Wright Frank, lab, bds 301 First. 
Wright Luther, mason, h 823 Second. 



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WENOM DIRECTORY. 



Abisreviations. — For ab., read above; bds,, hoards;het., let ween ; 
csiY^., carpenter; cov., corner; col'd colored; E., Jiast li., house; 
lab., laborer; manuf., manufacturer; nianufy., mamtjactory; N. 
north; propr., proprietor; res., residence; S., soidh. 

The word Street is implied. 



Allord Hiram C, masou, h Lynn. 

Arnold & Co, planing mill, river. 

Arnold David Gf, planing mill, river. 

Arthur Robert, lab. 

Ashley Frederick, carp. 

Aubry 0, blacksmith. 

Babcock Dennis, carp, h Lynn. 

Bates George, lumber insp, bds River. 

Benedict Wm H, lab. 

Bentley John 0, sawyer, bds liiver. 

Boyd W C, lumber insp, bds River. 

Boynton E. H. painter, h Lynn. 

Brock Martin W, carp & joiner, h Lynn. 

Brown N, grocer, h John. 

Buchanan Stephen A, carp & joiner bds River. 

Burt J H, cabinet maker, h Lynn. 

Campfield John, machinist. 

Campbell Rev D B, pastor Presbyterian Church, h River. 

Carson George, lab, bds River. 

Chambers Miss Helen, school teachex\ 

Chambers Mrs H. 

Chambers William, carp. 

Chandler Mrs Sarah. 

Chase John A, physician, h Lynn. 

Clark N, grocer. 

Coffin Henry, carp. 

Cook Mrs. Mary. 

Cooper John, lab. 



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Sage, McGraw & Co., 

WENONA, BAY CO, MICH, 

Manufacture and have constantly on hand 

at their Mill, at WENONA, and 

also at their yards in 

Albany^ N.Y.and Toledo^OhiOj 

A full supply of all descriptions and 
qualities of 



IN GENERAL USE, 

WELL SEASONED and of SUPERIOR 
MANUFACTURE. 



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WENONA DIKECTOEY. lOt 



Corbitt James, sawyer, h River. 

Courtier Charles, lab, bds Lynn. 

Craft W 0, carp. 

Cullan Cormick, bds Lynn. 

Daily Andrew, carp, bds Lynn. 

Davis James, lumber insp. 

Davis Thomas, lab, h Lynu. 

DEAN WAEREN H, (Sage, McGraw & Co), res Toledo. 

Davenport James T, sawyer. 

Eli Charles, lab. 

Emery John G, millwright, h River. 

Emery N, millwi'ight, 

Emery Temple, millwright, bds River. 

Ewen William, carp & joiner, bds Lynn. 

Fairfield Isaac, butcher, h River. 

Ferguson W G, carp & joiner, h Lynu. 

Gardiner E L", fisherman, h Ijvnn. 

Gilbert Joseph, carp. 

Golden John, shoemaker, h Lynn. 

Grant A, lab, bds River. 

Gregory William, clerk, bds River. 

Griest J D, painter, bds Lynn. 

Grover John, carp. 

Harrington Alfred, sawyer, h River. 

Harrison Francis, carp. 

Harrison George, carp. 

Hollenbeck J, Fireman, bds Lynn. 

Hurlacer John, cooper. 

Johnson R, teamster, bds Lynn. 

Johnson William, lab. 

Jones Nathan, carp. 

Lankey F, blacksmith. 

Larkins James, blacksmith, bds Lynn. 

Lyon Frederick, telegraph operator, bds River. 

Mahar William, mason, bds River. 

Man John, lab. 

Markham Henry, lab, h Lynn. 

Matevi Joseph, lab, h Lynn. 

McGraw John, (Sage, McGraw & Co), res Ithica, N Y. 

McGraw Thomas, (Sage, McGraw & Co), res N Y City. 

McLane WilUam, lab. 

ISIoose Louis, lab. 

]\Iorlatt Paul, lumberman. 

Morrison John, carp, 

Nash Samuel, sailor bds Lynn, 

OSTRANDER H A, lumberman, bds River. 

OSTRANDER JOHN B, lumberman, h River. 

Clothing, and Fancy Goods, 103, S. Water St., Bay City. 



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Orolowbright 0, engineer, bds Lynn. 

Pangburn MNTon, engineer, h River. 

Phillips Thomas, teamster, h River. 

Plum J H, clerk, h River. 

Post Office, cor River and Midland road. 

Robinson C, teamster, h River. 

Root (', (8weet & R), h River. 

Rounsvell L, engineer, h Lynn 

Russell A T, carp. ^ 

Russell D B, carp, h Lynn. 

SAGE H S, (S, McGraw & Co), res Brooklyn, N Y. 

SAGE, ^[cGRAW & Co, (H S S, John McG. Thomas McG & 

VV II Dean), proprs lumber manufy, near bridge, & store 

corner River st. 
Shear John W, millwright, bds River. 
Simons Joseph. 
Simpson Daniel, millwright, 
oimpson James, lab. 
Smith George. 
Smith William, cai-p. 
Stark F, farmer, h Lynn. 
Strong Patrick, lab, bds Lynn. 

Swart William, drugs & boots & shoes. Lynn, h same. 
Sweet Benjamin, (S & Root), h River. 
Sweet < ), lab, bds River. 
Sweet & Root, boarding house, Rivei\ 
Telegraph office, cor River & Midland road. 
Thomas Gilbert, lab, bds River. 
Thomas William, lab, bds River. 
Tremble A D, sawyer. 
Vanboorhees William, sawyer. 
Webster Miss Helen, milliner. 
Wheeler II II, grocer. 
Williams J H, book keeper, bds River, 
Winter George, sawyer. 
Yokley William, carp. 



J. Z. NEWCOMB, Jobber and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, 



Deacidified using the Bookkeeper process. 
Neutralizing Agent: Magnesium Oxide 
Treatment Date: 

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